President Obama spoke with Emma Didlake, believed to be the oldest U.S. veteran, at the White House on Friday
President Obama spoke with Emma Didlake, believed to be the oldest U.S. veteran, at the White House on Friday.
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Fireworks exploding on the Fourth of July can have unintended consequences for some war veterans
Fireworks exploding on the Fourth of July can have unintended consequences for some war veterans who suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). WLNS-TV's Christa Lamendola reports from Lansing, Michigan.
Army Major Scott Smiley was blinded in Iraq in 2005 but that did not stop him in the epic Ironman challenge
Army Major Scott Smiley was blinded in Iraq in 2005 but that did not stop him in the epic Ironman challenge. Carter Evans reports.
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets.
An organization called "22 Too Many" uses online resources to prevent military veterans from committing suicide
An organization called "22 Too Many" uses online resources to prevent military veterans from committing suicide. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid spoke with its founder about its mission.
Jon Stewart is a strong supporter of those serving in the military
Jon Stewart is known for using satire to criticize the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but he is also a strong supporter of those serving in the military. Stewart and his team showed Jim Axelrod how they are helping veterans find jobs in the competitive field of entertainment.
President Obama on Tuesday awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to two veterans of World War I: Sgt. William Shemin and Private Henry Johnson
President Obama on Tuesday awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously to two veterans of World War I: Sgt. William Shemin and Private Henry Johnson. For nearly a century the men's heroic actions had been ignored due to discrimination against their race and religion. CBS News correspondent David Martin reports.
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin talks to Elsie Shemin Roth about the segregation her father, Sgt. William Shemin, faced in the Army
CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin talks to Elsie Shemin Roth about the segregation her father, Sgt. William Shemin, faced in the Army.
The president says Private Henry Johnson and Sergeant William Shemin have not gotten the recognition they deserved for their heroism
President Obama awards the Medal of Honor posthumously to two World War I veterans, Private Henry Johnson and Sergeant William Shemin, saying the men never got the recognition they deserved for their heroism.
On May 28, 1980, dozens of women made history as the first to graduate from America's military academies
On May 28, 1980, dozens of women made history as the first to graduate from America's military academies. The women endured stiff opposition from men who thought they weren't cut out for life at West Point, the Naval Academy or the Air Force Academy. Former CBS News correspondent Ike Pappas reported on the historic event for the "CBS Evening News."
The goal is to heal PTSD and the invisible wounds of war
Meditation, breathing and Eastern medicine -- all these tools are now used by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The goal is to heal PTSD and the invisible wounds of war. Chip Reid reports on veterans who hope more of their fellow warriors will take a seat and join the zen.
They are one area of the military that is often overlooked
They are one area of the military that is often overlooked. Ben Tracy takes us to Blue Butterfly Village in the San Pedro neighborhood of Los Angeles where women are getting the chance to re-build their lives after defending ours.
Memorial Day weekend is always a busy time for the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C., which receives over 4 million visitors a year
Memorial Day weekend is always a busy time for the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C., which receives over 4 million visitors a year. But as Danielle Nottingham reports, there's an exact half-size replica of the wall that's been traveling the country for 30 years.
Many veterans in trouble with the law say what they want most is a fighting chance to make things right
Many veterans in trouble with the law say what they want most is a fighting chance to make things right. Mark Strassmann reports that in some cases, they're finding that chance in a special kind of courtroom.
This Memorial Day weekend, a group of heroes will take to the skies in a vintage biplane from 1940 in Lakeville, Minnesota
This Memorial Day weekend, a group of heroes will take to the skies in a vintage biplane from 1940 in Lakeville, Minnesota. The dream flights pay tribute to military veterans from Vietnam, Korea and World War II. Jericka Duncan reports.
They were the first African-American military pilots, and one of their WWII training planes -- discovered by accident -- will reside in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture
They were the first African-American military pilots, and one of their WWII training planes -- discovered by accident -- will reside in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Watch Scott Pelley's report, "A Monumental Project."
The remains of a Vietnam War veteran were returned to the U.S. this week
The remains of a Vietnam War veteran were returned to the U.S. this week. For 47 years, Master Sergeant James Holt was one of the hundreds of unaccounted Americans from the war until new DNA technology identified parts of his remains. As David Martin reports, Holt's return was met with a special and spontaneous salute.
A Pentagon program called SkillBridge is helping members of the military get trained in areas that will land them guaranteed jobs
A Pentagon program called SkillBridge is helping members of the military get trained in areas that will land them guaranteed jobs. The skills taught range from IT to precision welding. Wyatt Andrews reports.
President Obama on Friday made his first visit to the Phoenix VA hospital where veterans died before receiving treatment
President Obama on Friday made his first visit to the Phoenix VA hospital where veterans died before receiving treatment. The mismanagement at the hospital led to a broader scandal in 2014. Now, a year later, Wyatt Andrews reports on the progress that has been made, and what else still needs to be done.
U.S. military pilots recently gathered at a 50-year anniversary event to honor Hayden Lockhart, the first Air Force pilot to be shot down over North Vietnam
U.S. military pilots recently gathered at a 50-year anniversary event to honor Hayden Lockhart, the first Air Force pilot to be shot down over North Vietnam. David Martin spoke to pilots who shared Lockhart's hellish experience as POWs during the war.
Golf Company's Devin Jones was isolated by his PTSD and says adopting his dog Audi helped him through the worst times after coming home
Golf Company's Devin Jones was isolated by his PTSD and says adopting his dog Audi helped him through the worst times after coming home.
Scott Pelley shows his album of personal photos, taken on assignment in Afghanistan in 2009 while reporting on Golf Company, 2nd Battalion of the 8th Marines
Scott Pelley shows his album of personal photos, taken on assignment in Afghanistan in 2009 while reporting on Golf Company, 2nd Battalion of the 8th Marines.
Since coming home, the Marines of Golf Company have tried to remain battle buddies and help each other through rough times, says Rory Hamill
Since coming home, the Marines of Golf Company have tried to remain battle buddies and help each other through rough times, says Rory Hamill.
Former Golf Company (2/8) commander Col. Christian Cabaniss says every suicide after coming home is a failure for the Marines and reaching veterans in need is a priority
Former Golf Company (2/8) commander Col. Christian Cabaniss says every suicide after coming home is a failure for the Marines and reaching veterans in need is a priority.
A CBS News investigation has uncovered more problems within the Department of Veteran Affairs
A CBS News investigation has uncovered more problems within the Department of Veteran Affairs. Insiders tell CBS News the department has mismanaged claims for thousands of veterans who were due benefits, pensions, and funeral assistance. Wyatt Andrews reports.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
Kirk Moore, the Oklahoma principal who tackled a gunman, sits down with CBS News for a network exclusive interview airing Monday on "CBS Mornings."
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
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Trump-appointed council proposes major redesign of FEMA response role
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
AI is as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
New data shows artificial intelligence is the most cited reason for layoffs, even as economists debate whether it is truly displacing workers.
Tennessee approves new congressional map dissolving majority Black district
Tennessee Republicans earlier Thursday approved a measure to overturn the state's ban on mid-decade redistricting.
Texas mom says "no one is safe" after she spent 6 weeks in ICE custody
Meenu Batra exclusively spoke to CBS News about being detained by ICE, saying she was living and working legally in the U.S. when she was arrested.
A blocked camera, a 13-minute gap: Details emerge on WHCD attack
A CBS News visual investigation is revealing new details of an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Karoline Leavitt announces birth of her baby girl
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the birth of her baby girl, Viviana, or "Vivi" for short.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
Mexican street corn-inspired trail mix made by Illinois food company was sold at Target and other retailers, as well as online.
14 tornadoes reported in Mississippi as storms ravage homes, knock out power
The storms collapsed hundreds of homes, downed trees and knocked out power lines in multiple counties, officials said.
Woman dies while competing in 250-mile Arizona ultramarathon
A woman in her 40s was participating in the grueling race and collapsed at a trailhead, officials said.
Agents can kill bears from the air to protect Alaska caribou, judge says
The Mulchatna caribou herd is expected to begin calving soon, and the babies are particularly susceptible to being eaten by bears or wolves.
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Trump pardon recipients face congressional probe over "pay-to-play" questions
Congressional Democrats are investigating clemency recipients who may have obtained favorable treatment from Trump or his advisers "through intermediaries, financial contributions, or other forms of influence."
Hottest U.S. gas prices in years leave drivers feeling burned
Americans on tight budgets are getting hit especially hard by surging fuel costs, forcing some to make hard choices.
Jeffrey Epstein's possible suicide note released by judge
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
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Deputy who killed Black man at grandma's home convicted of homicide
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
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Principal who tackled gunman: "God's hand was on all of us"
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Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
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Employers added 115,000 jobs in April, blowing past forecasts
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
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Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files
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Accused WHCD shooter seeks to disqualify Pirro, Blanche because they attended event
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
USPS proposal would allow handguns to be sent through the mail
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Federal judge finds DOGE's elimination of humanities grants "unlawful"
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
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Tracking hantavirus cases tied to cruise ship
Global health officials are working to track down passengers who departed a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship weeks ago, including multiple Americans. Meanwhile, for the first time on Thursday, President Trump addressed the response to the deadly outbreak. Tom Hanson has the latest on the cruise ship and Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know about the virus.
5 states monitoring hantavirus ship passengers
After almost a full day of sailing, the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship is slowly closing in on its destination, about 600 nautical miles away from Spain's Canary Islands. Tom Hanson has more details, and Dr. Jon LaPook has more about the virus.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
5 states monitoring passengers who departed ship stricken by hantavirus
American passengers who left the MV Hondius cruise ship in April are being monitored for hantavirus in at least five states, health officials said.
Snack mixes recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination
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Iran says U.S. "crossed the point of no return" with attacks on ports
President Trump insists the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite an exchange of attacks that Tehran says "crossed the point of no return."
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Volcano erupts in Indonesia, killing at least 3 hikers, police say
Three hikers in an off-limits area died in an eruption of Indonesia's Mount Dukono volcano, police said.
U.S. strikes 2 Iranian ports as American warships come under fire
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
What we know about hantavirus cases tied to deadly cruise ship outbreak
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Spencer Pratt compares his fledgling political career to Obama's national rise
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Surprising "Survivor" tribal council ceremony
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Exclusive preview of "I Will Find You"
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Documentary explores maternal healthcare
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How Ted Turner transformed media
Ted Turner, who died on Wednesday at age 87, was a global media titan. Amol Sharma, a financial editor for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more insight.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Google unveils screenless Fitbit
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
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Mother of missing woman in Bahamas speaks out
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CBS News finds security gaps at Hilton Hotel
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DOJ yet to authenticate possible Epstein note
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Spencer Pratt, a former reality star who wants to become Los Angeles' mayor, is facing off against incumbent Karen Bass and gaining support from some residents hoping he makes vast changes. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi reports.
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Iran says it's reviewing latest peace proposal
Iran says it is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. This comes as both sides traded strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Holly Williams and Jarred Hill report.