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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
In 1945, Garlin Conner's commanding officer wrote he had "never seen a man with as much courage and ability"
"In his daring, his devotion, and his duty, he was larger than life," President Trump said of First Lieutenant Garlin Conner
The March 2002 ambush became known as the Battle of Roberts Ridge, one of the most savage and controversial of the Afghan war
Members of "the Old Guard" placed American flags at more than 228,000 graves at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day on Thursday, and a retired Navy SEAL-- whose thoughts are always with fallen comrades-- was awarded the Medal of Honor today. David Martin reports.
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to retired Navy SEAL Britt Slabinski for his bravery in Afghanistan 16 years ago.
For Veterans Day, the "Takeout" talks with CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin, who has interviewed over 20 recipients of the nation's highest military award
"It wasn't what we were doing," Rose said. "It was where we were doing it is really why it was classified."
Capt. Rose received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during his time in the Vietnam War
"We honor you, we salute you, and with God as your witness, we thank you for what you did for all of us," Trump said to James McCloughan
There are 44 American soldiers who survived an ambush in Vietnam because of one man: Chuck Kettles. Today the pilot was awarded the Medal of Honor. David Martin has more.
President Obama noted that Kettles' heroic devotion to his fellow soldiers during the Vietnam War was an inspiration for all Americans. He awarded the retired lieutenant colonel with the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on July 18, 2016.
President Obama presented retired Lt. Col. Charles Kettles with the Medal of Honor in a White House ceremony Monday. CBS News' David Martin interview the Vietnam War veteran about what the award means to him.
In his book, "Red Platoon," Sgt. Clinton Romesha writes of how "exceptionally ordinary men" were put to an extraordinary test when their outpost in Afghanistan came under fire from the Taliban
"Certain feelings were not allowed" in the Trump family, Mary Trump says.
"I would. I think he's a great gentleman," the president told CBS News.
The president spoke to CBS News' Catherine Herridge at the White House.
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that White House allegations that he was often wrong were "nonsense" and "incorrect."
The White House Coronavirus Task Force is instructing hospitals to submit COVID data to the Health and Human Services Department instead, prompting concerns about transparency.
Governor Kevin Stitt attended President Trump's rally in Tulsa last month.
Peter Navarro slammed Dr. Anthony Fauci in an op-ed published by USA Today.
The president is traveling to Atlanta to announce the new federal rule.
Watkins, who represents Kansas' 2nd district, now faces three felony charges and a misdemeanor.
"It's something to feel proud of, to have a sense of belonging, because we actually do belong here and we're not going anywhere," said the protester who inspired the statue.
The solar orbiter is bringing humans closer to our host star than we've ever been before.
Before the outbreak on U.S. bases, the island of Okinawa had confirmed only 148 coronavirus cases, now there are at least 284.
"This has been a bad experience, and we need to learn from it," former New Zealand leader says of a new, independent panel's mandate.
In an unrelated case in neighboring China, a patient who was infected with plague in the northern region of Inner Mongolia is improving, Chinese state media say.
"The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Johns Hopkins University says 67,400 new cases were reported nationwide on Tuesday - more than triple the number reported in the country a month ago.
Stills, a longtime advocate of racial justice, was one of 87 people arrested and charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, which is a felony in Kentucky.
A judge in the case against four officers allowed viewings of the bodycam video but has disallowed its publication.
"Certain feelings were not allowed" in the Trump family, Mary Trump says.
"Certain feelings were not allowed" in the Trump family, Mary Trump says.
"I would. I think he's a great gentleman," the president told CBS News.
The president spoke to CBS News' Catherine Herridge at the White House.
A recap of latest polls and data-driven studies from the CBS News Election & Survey Unit
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that White House allegations that he was often wrong were "nonsense" and "incorrect."
Stills, a longtime advocate of racial justice, was one of 87 people arrested and charged with intimidating a participant in a legal process, which is a felony in Kentucky.
The comments came on the podcast "Cannon's Class" on YouTube. Cannon said he takes "full responsibility" for his comments and encourages open dialogue.
Sara Bareilles talks about her new show, "Little Voice" on Apple TV+. She also shares her experience with anxiety and remembers the life of Nick Cordero.
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.
Dario Calmese made history as the magazine's first Black cover photographer in its 106-year existence.
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
Nearly half of hospital biomedical techs denied access to service information including manuals to fix ventilators.
The $98 membership comes with same-day grocery delivery and early deals access, according to a report.
The audit recommends a "civil rights infrastructure" for the social media giant, but its suggestions aren't binding.
The solar orbiter is bringing humans closer to our host star than we've ever been before.
It's one of COVID-19's many mysteries: why do young people more easily neutralize the virus?
Biden says the plan will create "millions" of jobs and move the U.S. closer to a carbon-free future.
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
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.
"The hospital system as a whole, as we said, is under severe stress," said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Johns Hopkins University says 67,400 new cases were reported nationwide on Tuesday - more than triple the number reported in the country a month ago.
No. 1 retailer says masks are a "a simple step" to keep people safe, and will place "Health Ambassadors" at entrances.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force is instructing hospitals to submit COVID data to the Health and Human Services Department instead, prompting concerns about transparency.
Nearly two dozen possible COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of testing around the world. Candidates from China and Britain's Oxford University also are entering final testing stages.
Federal judge's ruling is latest chapter in long-running legal battle over pate of fattened duck or goose liver.
Returns are due July 15, but if you've been too busy to file, you can ask the government for three more months.
President Trump says Americans may soon receive another stimulus payment to help weather the coronavirus recession.
Electronics retailer joins a handful of stores that require face coverings as coronavirus cases surge across U.S.
President Trump said China "hit us with the plague" after their previous trade deal was signed.
A judge in the case against four officers allowed viewings of the bodycam video but has disallowed its publication.
Maxwell appeared in a video court hearing in New York City.
At least 21 transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed so far in 2020, according to advocates.
Reta Mays faced seven charges of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of veterans at the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Medical Center.
British socialite allegedly ignored the orders of FBI agents during her arrest on sex-trafficking charges.
The solar orbiter is bringing humans closer to our host star than we've ever been before.
Astronauts captured the once-in-a-lifetime cosmic fireworks show from space.
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.
The comet is putting on quite the show this weekend.
Astrophotographers around the world have captured incredible photos of the once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.
Minnesota native Annie Ojile captures scenes of a locked-down Italy devoid of American tourists during the coronavirus outbreak
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The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the integration of telemedicine. Health providers are seeing 50 to 175 times the number of patients by telehealth than before the outbreak, according to a McKinsey COVID-19 Consumer Survey. CBS News senior medical correspondent Dr. Tara Narula, a cardiologist at Northwell Health in New York, joins CBSN to discuss the benefits and limitations of telehealth.
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.
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.
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.
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.