
Biden awards Medal of Honor to 7 veterans of Vietnam and Korean Wars
One recipient, Kenneth W. David, attended the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award were represented by family members.
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One recipient, Kenneth W. David, attended the White House ceremony, while the others honored posthumously with the award were represented by family members.
Ralph Puckett Jr., a retired Army colonel who was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2021 for heroism during the Korean War, died at age 97.
Davis was one of the first Black officers in the Army's elite Green Berets. His nomination for the nation's highest combat decoration vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
Medal of Honor paperwork for Col. Paris Davis (ret.) mysteriously vanished in 1965, at the height of the civil rights movement.
Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.
The president awarded the nation's highest military decoration to four soldiers for their service in Vietnam.
We look back at the life of Marine Cpl. Williams, a hero at the Battle of Iwo Jima, who died this week at 98, and whose service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end at the close of the Second World War.
Two sacrificed their lives saving others - including the man who just became the first Black recipient of the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War.
"The chief drill instructor told me, 'Ross, you're going to have big shoes to fill.' I said, 'Yes, sir. Thankfully, I wear size 15.'"
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
During the Battle of Iwo Jima, Marine Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams succeeded in destroying several heavily-defended machine-gun pillboxes. But his service to his country, and his gallantry, did not end there.
President Biden awarded the highest U.S. military honor to Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr. in a ceremony alongside South Korea's President Moon Jae-in.
Sgt. Maj. Thomas Patrick Payne received the Medal of Honor from President Trump on Friday for his role in freeing hostages held by ISIS. He spoke to David Martin about the harrowing mission.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award in the U.S. military, given to a select few who have shown extraordinary valor. While there are incredible stories of courage behind those who received the award, some have taken the honor and used it to help others find their own measure of courage. Catherine Herridge speaks to these recipients about what they are doing to inspire future generations.
Williams is being honored for his actions in Afghanistan in 2008
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia is the first living soldier to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in Iraq
Staff Sgt. David Bellavia received the Medal of Honor for his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom
President Trump will give the medal to the family of Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, who died in Iraq in 2007
Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley was awarded the Medal of Honor for this actions in the 1968 Battle of Hue. According to statements submitted by his fellow Marines, he repeatedly exposed himself to enemy fire to pull his wounded comrades to safety. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Trump honored retired Sgt. Major John L. Canley, a decorated veteran from the Vietnam War, in a ceremony Wednesday
The latest hero to receive the Medal of Honor faces a harrowing personal battle at home. President Trump awarded the highest military honor Monday to former Army Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer for his bravery in Afghanistan. David Martin reports.
Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer exposed himself to open fire in order to help save his team in Afghanistan
Trump awarded the military honor to Ronald J. Shurer II, for conspicuous gallantry for actions he took in 2008 as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army
The Medal of Honor was presented Wednesday to the widow of Air Force Technical Sgt. John Chapman
President Trump presented the medal to the widow of Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman at the White House on Wednesday
King Charles invited the pair for the official visit from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace said.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Rep. French Hill, Republican of Arkansas, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Democrat of Kentucky, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Maria Cantwell, Democrat of Washington, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Sens. Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, and Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 13, 2025.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Protesters lined the streets on Saturday as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle arrived at the immigration detention facility.
Tensions that simmered for months boiled over when the Justice Department and FBI issued a two-page statement this week saying that they had concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not possess a "client list."
The two have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates President Trump's involvement in politics.
Sources told CBS News that among those fired were paralegals who worked for Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, finance and support staff, and two additional Justice Department prosecutors in North Carolina and Florida.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
President Trump is weighing new funding for Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, diplomatic sources told CBS News.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
CBS News was taken inside the Secret Service's James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, Maryland, to see the agency's newest eyes in the sky, a fleet of military-grade drones that reimagine aerial reconnaissance in a post-Butler era.
David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents in a career spanning decades in government, academia and media, has died.
Two people were killed at a Kentucky church after a gunman who earlier shot and wounded a state trooper fled there, according to local police.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
Several lots of Hartford Bakery, Inc.'s "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" may contain undeclared hazelnuts, the company said.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
King Charles invited the pair for the official visit from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace said.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said "a turning point regarding Russia invasion of Ukraine is coming" amid a bipartisan effort in Congress to impose new economic sanctions on the Kremlin.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Lindsey Graham join Margaret Brennan.
"It's not community to community. It's a national system," Sen. Maria Cantwell said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The death in Coconino County, which includes Flagstaff, was the first recorded death from pneumonic plague since 2007, local officials said.
Micah Clayborne was diagnosed with Danon disease, a rare condition, after complaining of chest pains. He needed a heart transplant.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Delayed funds include grants for youth homelessness and domestic violence.
The new federal estimates are spurring concerns about the health of U.S. children — and the way Trump administration health officials are handling research.
King Charles invited the pair for the official visit from Sept. 17-19, Buckingham Palace said.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
The EU – the United States' biggest trading partner – had been scheduled to impose "countermeasures" starting Monday at midnight in Brussels
In a statement, NATO said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and meet with President Trump and key administration officials.
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
Check out this week's top-selling titles on The New York Times fiction and non-fiction lists.
Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish is just beginning to know herself. With her latest album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," and her current tour (her first without brother Finneas and her parents), the 23-year-old music superstar is discovering parts of herself she didn't know were there. She describes to correspondent Anthony Mason finding a new voice as a songwriter, and about stretching her singing after starting vocal lessons. (This story was originally broadcast Dec. 8, 2024.)
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – acting on TV, in films, on Broadway, or as the announcer-sidekick of "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" – and he's fine making everyone else look good.
In this web exclusive, actor Richard Kind – known for such shows as "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building" – talks with CBS News' Dr. Jon LaPook about his comfort level with fame. He also discusses being recruited as the announcer-sidekick for the Netflix talk show "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney"; his experience with improv at The Second City; and playing an imaginary friend in the animated feature "Inside Out."
You may not know his name, but there's a good chance you've seen Richard Kind – on TV, in films or on Broadway. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook finds out how the Tony-nominated actor (recognizable from shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Only Murders in the Building") measures success, and goes behind-the-scenes of the Netflix show, "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney," where Kind serves as announcer and sidekick.
It was almost one year ago that a 20-year-old man attempted to assassinate President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Nicole Sganga went inside the Secret Service's training facility in Maryland to see the changes the agency is making to ensure such an incident never happens again.
People are turning to AI dating assistants for help in crafting wittier, more conversational messages to attract romantic partners on apps.
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As AI barrels into the workplace, job search firms like Indeed and Glassdoor are replacing workers with the technology.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
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Cabells Publishing, a scholarly analytics company, has flagged more than 19,000 journals as potentially predatory. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to know if you're getting accurate information.
Researchers were able to date the fossil of the flying reptile, a close cousin of dinosaurs, back to more than 209 million years ago.
Scientists at Oregon State University are working to change people's minds about sharks--and are learning more about the health of the ocean in the process.
Two people were killed at a Kentucky church after a gunman who earlier shot and wounded a state trooper fled there, according to local police.
Ukraine's spy agency said a man and woman were suspected to be involved in the assassination that was caught on surveillance cameras.
The escaped prisoner "took advantage of the liberation of his fellow inmate to hide himself in his luggage and get out," the prison service said.
Barbara Rae-Venter never anticipated that her genealogy hobby would lead to the capture of one of California's most notorious criminals, the Golden State Killer. Her pioneering use of genetic genealogy has since helped solve numerous cold cases.
Investigators were puzzled when the beaten body of an unidentified woman was found dumped near a Florida highway. The next day, a bloody motel room was discovered. Were the crime scenes connected?
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A new observatory in Chile has produced a stunningly detailed image of a nebula resembling cotton candy, using the largest telescope in the world.
Running a week late because of weather, it was clear sailing Sunday for Blue Origin's 13th passenger flight.
The American Meteor Society said it received more than 160 reports of a fireball sighting from observers in Georgia and South Carolina.
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Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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One year ago, Thomas Crooks, a recent community college graduate, opened fire on then-candidate Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. A year later, there's still no answers to why Crooks did it. Scott MacFarlane reports.
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In the battle for Ukraine, Russia's use of drones is intensifying and spreading fear. President Trump said an announcement on the war is coming Monday. Chris Livesay is in Rome with new details.
Officials say two people were shot and killed at a Kentucky church after a suspect who shot and wounded a state trooper fled there Sunday.