The academic boot camp that's helping veterans make the transition from battlefield to college campus
The academic boot camp that's helping veterans make the transition from battlefield to college campus-- Jacqueline Alemany reports.
Veterans: Honoring Our Heroes
The late Andy Rooney, a World War II vet, suggests Veterans Day be renamed "No War Day" because that "would be worth celebrating"
The late Andy Rooney, a World War II vet, suggests Veterans Day be renamed "No War Day" because that "would be worth celebrating."
For veterans legal trouble, special courts can help
Thousands of veterans battling addiction seek the help of courts that dole out services rather than prison sentences
Army Staff Sgt. Matt Dewitt finally got the “Welcome Home” present he deserved, 11 years after serving in Iraq
Army Staff Sgt. Matt Dewitt finally got the “Welcome Home” present he deserved, 11 years after serving in Iraq. Thanks to "Homes for Our Troops," Dewitt and his wife have a brand new home to live in Hopkinton, N.H. The veteran lost both of his arms from the elbow down in combat. WBZ's Jim Smith reports.
Even after he was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, 22-year-old Alonzo Cummings moved his command deeper into the battle, helping to turn the tide of the entire war
Even after he was wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, 22-year-old Alonzo Cummings moved his command deeper into the battle, helping to turn the tide of the entire war. David Martin reports on the posthumous honor.
David Martin takes a look at the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the millions of veterans wounded in service to their country
David Martin takes a look at the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C., dedicated to the millions of veterans wounded in service to their country, and speaks with one young veteran whose story is featured on the new monument.
On December 11, 2009, Matt Moeller of Fort Wayne, Indiana was severely wounded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan
On December 11, 2009, Matt Moeller of Fort Wayne, Indiana was severely wounded by an IED while serving in Afghanistan. On Tuesday, his community showed their gratitude by breaking ground on a new home for the Moeller family, free of charge. WANE-TV's Jesse Hawila reports.
The unemployment rate for veterans is three times the national average
The unemployment rate for veterans is three times the national average. Uber is launching a new program to help and has top military brass on its side. Anna Werner speaks with company CEO Travis Kalanick and former Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Congress voted last year to grant the award to both veterans after the Pentagon found they were eligible
Nearly 50 years after their heroic acts in battle, two Vietnam War veterans received the highest military award. Congress voted last year to grant the award to both veterans after the Pentagon found they were eligible. Charlie Rose reports.
Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins describes his experience in Vietnam in 1966, when he and 16 other Green Berets came under heavy attack
Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins describes to CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin his experience in Vietnam in 1966, when he and 16 other Green Berets came under heavy attack.
After a four-month investigation, the inspector general at the Department of Veterans Affairs denied the most explosive allegation driving the scandal in Phoenix
After a four-month investigation, the inspector general at the Department of Veterans Affairs denied the most explosive allegation driving the scandal in Phoenix -- that up to 40 veterans may have died while on secret waiting lists for care. Wyatt Andrews reports.
In Birmingham, Ala., Operation Refocus is trying a new approach to allow female veterans the opportunity to heal amongst their peers
In Birmingham, Ala., Operation Refocus is trying a new approach to allow female veterans the opportunity to heal amongst their peers. Mark Strassmann reports.
Former Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts was awarded the nation's highest honor, as President Obama presented the 28-year-old New Hampshire native with the Medal of Honor
Former Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Pitts was awarded the nation's highest honor, as President Obama presented the 28-year-old New Hampshire native with the Medal of Honor. Pitts defended a key observation post during one of the most intense battles of the Afghan war. Nine of Pitts comrades were killed in the battle. David Martin reports.
Ahead of a ceremony awarding him the Medal of Honor, former Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts told CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin about his actions during the Battle of Wanat, one of the bloodiest encounters of the War in Afghanistan
Ahead of a ceremony at the White House awarding him the Medal of Honor, former Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts told CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin about his actions during the Battle of Wanat, one of the bloodiest encounters of the War in Afghanistan.
The House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman produced a memo describing how a VA official in Philadelphia told subordinates to ignore a committee investigator who was visiting unannounced
The House Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman produced a memo describing how a VA official in Philadelphia told subordinates to ignore a committee investigator who was visiting unannounced. The memo called him arrogant and included a crude personal insult. Wyatt Andrews reports.
Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder ranges from therapy to prescription drugs, but organizations like Operation Grow4Vets argue that marijuana can change the lives of veterans for the better
Treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder ranges from therapy to prescription drugs, but organizations like Operation Grow4Vets argue that marijuana can change the lives of veterans for the better. Barry Petersen reports.
Two recent studies confirm widespread veteran concern with VA mental health care
Two recent studies confirm widespread veteran concern with VA mental health care. One challenge is that both the Pentagon and the VA have attacked the PTSD problem without measuring what kind of therapy works. Wyatt Andrews meets one vet who says his PTSD therapy at the VA can be excellent one day but horrible the next.
In a letter to President Obama, the U.S. Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner accuses the VA of repeatedly “failing to use information from whistleblowers"
In a letter to President Obama, the U.S. Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner accuses the VA of repeatedly “failing to use information from whistleblowers" and not acknowledging where the VA's problems might impact its patients.
It’s been credited for creating the American middle class after WWII, allowing millions of military veterans to go to college
It’s been credited for creating the American middle class after WWII, allowing millions of military veterans to go to college. CBS News special correspondent James Brown has the story of one man whose entire life changed forever thanks to the G.I. Bill.
Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor on Thursday, and he recalls the incident that led to his commendation, when he threw himself on a live grenade to protect a fellow Marine
Corporal William "Kyle" Carpenter receives the Medal of Honor on Thursday, and he recalls the incident that led to his commendation, when he threw himself on a live grenade to protect a fellow Marine.
President Obama will hold a White House ceremony to present the Medal of Honor to 24-year-old Kyle Carpenter
President Obama will hold a White House ceremony to present the Medal of Honor to 24-year-old Kyle Carpenter for an act of heroism that Carpenter has no memory of committing in Afghanistan. David Martin reports.
From the archives: A CBS radio broadcast details the Allies' attack on Normandy as it unfolds on June 6, 1944
From the archives: A CBS radio broadcast details the Allies' attack on Normandy as it unfolds on June 6, 1944.
Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley speaks about what he calls the most consequential day of the 20th century -- D-Day
CBS News contributor and presidential historian Douglas Brinkley speaks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about what he calls the most consequential day of the 20th century -- D-Day.
President Obama said America's commitment to liberty is "written in blood on the beaches of Normandy."
President Obama said America's commitment to liberty is "written in blood on the beaches of Normandy." Bill Plante reports from the American cemetery near Omaha Beach in France.
President Obama and other world leaders are honoring those who sacrificed so much on June 6th, 1944
President Obama and other world leaders are honoring those who sacrificed so much on June 6th, 1944. Mark Phillips reports from Normandy, France.
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt
The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Supreme Court pushes Congress for more security: "Threats have come very close"
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats.
How Jeffrey Epstein parlayed his elite network into a $25 million payday
Former White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler worked with Epstein on a Swiss bank settlement.
DoD watchdog finds 155mm artillery plant built 2 years ago has produced nothing
An ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, has not produced any metal projectile parts after the Army spent $469 million to establish the facility.
ICE halts most vehicle stops following deadly shootings, sources say
Neither of the victims of the ICE shootings in Maine or Texas were the target of enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5M from Trump in abuse, defamation case
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
U.S. citizens traveling in Congo must spend 21 days elsewhere before entering U.S.
U.S. health officials are concerned about the spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Maps show extreme heat and flood threats across U.S.
Much of the U.S. is facing either extreme heat or excessive rainfall and potential flooding on Tuesday. Here's where the greatest threats are expected.
Inflation eased more than expected in June, CPI report shows
Lower gasoline prices slowed inflation in June, though many household costs remained stubbornly high.
Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained for repairs, after weeks of railing against alleged vandals.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Why gaining full control of Strait of Hormuz has proven so hard for U.S.
Restoring oil tanker traffic in the vital Middle East shipping corridor to prewar levels likely will require a much bigger armada of U.S. warships if not tens of thousands of American troops on Iranian soil, experts say.
Deputy U.S. marshal shot dead serving arrest warrant in Louisiana, agency says
A deputy U.S. marshal was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant on a fugitive in Louisiana, authorities say. The suspect is in custody.
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Video shows NBA's Brandon Clarke stopped by police 6 weeks before his death
Arkansas police said they found bags of capsules containing a green powdery substance in Brandon Clarke's car, which he told them was kratom.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Sources: FBI fires 2 analysts who raised concerns about Georgia 2020 election probe
The two analysts expressed concerns that the 2020 election investigation in Fulton County, Georgia, was thin on evidence, sources said.
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt
The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
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Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest since 2023
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
Rare T. rex fossil sells for record $50.1 million at auction
The T. rex, nicknamed Gus, is a towering figure, standing at 12.5 feet fall and roughly 38 feet long.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
United's newest economy upgrade guarantees an empty middle seat
United Airlines has a solution to passengers squabbling over who gets the armrest: empty middle seats.
Warsh vows to tackle inflation in first testimony as Fed chairman
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee that the central bank has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation."
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
House GOP leaders break logjam after conservative revolt
The House on Tuesday finally broke an impasse that had stalled most legislative action on the floor.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham's sister, sworn in as senator
Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, was sworn in to serve out the remainder of his term in the Senate, following his sudden death over the weekend.
Trump: FBI shouldn't waste time on "conspiracy theories" in Graham's death
"I don't see a lot of evil there," President Trump said of Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death over the weekend.
Blanche set to face harsh questioning at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will appear Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to take over the role on a permanent basis.
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"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
Dr. Céline Gounder: Lindsey Graham died of aorta disease. My husband did too.
Lindsey Graham's aorta tore at 71. Grant Wahl's burst at 49. One is common and age-driven; the other is inherited, silent, and findable.
Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
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Bipartisan senators introduce Russia sanctions and tariff bill Graham championed
The text of the bill had been finalized before Graham met with Zelenskyy last week in Kyiv.
U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
China rejects report that a U.S. scientist is being wrongfully detained
Asked about the case of U.S. national Youlin Chen, China's foreign ministry said there was no "wrongful detention," but it did not deny the scientist was imprisoned.
Shippers say Strait of Hormuz fee would open "dangerous Pandora's Box"
Industry insiders say "there is no legal basis" for Trump to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, something he now says he's decided not to do.
Man describes harrowing escape from wildfire that killed wife and friends
A last minute decision meant Malcolm Timbrell survived one of Spain's deadliest wildfires ever, but his wife and friends were trapped by a wall of flames.
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Insider at "The Wolf of Wall Street" firm opens up: "My lifestyle was insane"
The Paramount+ documentary "The Real Wolf of Wall Street" gives an inside look at Jordan Belfort's scandal-ridden firm, Stratton Oakmont.
Gelfand on "The Real Wolf of Wall Street"
"The Real Wolf of Wall Street," a new documentary from See It Now Studios on Paramount+, focuses on the real-life story of infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort and his brokerage firm Stratton Oakmont. Howie Gelfand, a former partner at Stratton Oakmont, explains why he decided to be part of the documentary and how the 2013 film, "The Wolf of Wall Street," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, got the real story wrong.
Alan Ritchson on thriller "Motor City"
Alan Ritchson talks about starring in "Motor City," which has nearly no dialogue, how his process was different and why he thinks it will resonate with audiences.
States sue to block Paramount-WBD merger
A coalition of a dozen states on Monday sued to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, posing a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
Mick Jagger on music and politics
Mick Jagger spoke with The New York Times recently about the role of politics in his music. Political strategists Erin Maguire and Dan Kanninen join "The Takeout" to discuss.
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Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
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.
New York enacts nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones
Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
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U.S. marine biologist shot dead in the Philippines, companion injured
Kent Carpenter and his Filipina companion were at his house in the coastal town of Sibulan when masked men forced their way in.
Kagan opening statements on security funding
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett are on Capitol Hill to testify before House lawmakers in response to a request for increased security funding amid growing threats against members of the highest court.
Second fatal ICE shooting in a week
Joan Sebastian Guerrero's death in Maine marks the second time in a week that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have shot and killed a civilian. The Department of Homeland Security alleged that a man "attempted to flee the scene" when stopped by ICE. Guerrero's killing has prompted calls for an investigation. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI
Apple is suing OpenAI over apparently stolen trade secrets that may be linked to hardware ambitions. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Witnesses on ICE shooting in Maine
Witnesses are describing what they saw during the moments after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a man in Maine. One source with knowledge of the investigation says Joan Sebastian Guerrero was killed during the encounter. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Darline Graham sworn in as senator
Darline Graham was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, replacing her late brother Lindsey, who died unexpectedly over the weekend. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Fed Chair Warsh testifies about inflation
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh testified before the House Financial Services Committee Tuesday as new government data showed inflation rose 3.5% annually in June. Taurean Small reports from Washington, D.C.
Trump reverses course on Hormuz tolls
President Trump on Tuesday reversed course on his decision to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and said the U.S. military doesn't need to have a presence in Iran. CBS News' senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy report.
Hochul halts NY data center construction
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a year-long moratorium on "hyperscale" AI data centers, halting construction as the state investigates the wider economic and environmental impacts. Shanelle Kaul explains more.
Supreme Court asks Congress for security cash
Supreme Court justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill, advocating for the high court to receive a bigger security budget following an increase in security threats. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.