Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
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Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, will change several of its policies at the Pentagon's urging after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatened to pull military support for the organization. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has the details.
A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history, as it emerges from bankruptcy and in the wake of sex abuse claims.
Hot temperatures have already driven hundreds of U.S. scouts to leave, and now 36,000 others from 158 countries will be evacuated from the coastal site.
He made headlines more than a decade ago as the Moraga teen who was denied his Eagle Scout Award because he was gay. This Pride Month, the newsmaker contemplates the lessons learned and a memento that remains cherished to this day.
Century Indemnity will contribute to fund for victims of child sexual abuse in return for release from liability.
An attorney for the Boy Scouts of America said the group's national board never adopted a resolution approving an $850 million agreement that is the linchpin of its bankruptcy plan.
The Boy Scouts of America reached an $850 million agreement with attorneys representing some 60,000 victims of child sex abuse in the organization's bankruptcy case. If completed this could be among the largest settlement plans over sexual abuse in the country's history, but critics say the deal doesn't go far enough. Mola Lenghi reports.
The agreement signals the BSA's acknowledgment that the gulf between attorneys representing abuse victims and those representing the BSA's insurers is too broad to be resolved.
The Boy Scouts of America will soon be adding girls to their ranks. The 107-year-old organization announced the decision Wednesday, making unhappy campers of its sister organization, the Girl Scouts of America. Jim Axelrod reports.
The Boy Scouts of America isn't just for boys anymore. The organization announced plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting in 2018 and to establish a new program for older girls to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout. Reena Ninan reports.
After President Trump addressed the Boy Scout Jamboree last week, he said, "I got a call from the head of the Boy Scouts saying it was the greatest speech that was ever made to them." But the scouting organization says it knows of no such call.
The Boy Scouts of America has decided to allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll. The new policy comes a month after a transgender boy in New Jersey was asked to leave his Cub Scouts troop. David Begnaud reports.
The Boy Scouts of America is facing tough questions after banning a child over his gender identity. Joe Maldonado, 8, who was born a girl and now identifies as a boy, was removed from his New Jersey Cub Scout troop. The decision followed complaints from the parents of other children. Errol Barnett spoke with Joe and his mother.
Robert Gates served eight U.S. presidents in both parties as defense secretary and CIA director. He is now president of the Boy Scouts of America. Gates joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book, “A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service," and the U.S.-Iran prisoner swap.
A couple of boy scouts jumped into action after their scout leader was dragged by a bear into a cave in New Jersey. CBSN's Jamie Yuccas has the young scouts' frantic 911 call for help.
A group of young people is asking its local Boy Scouts of America chapter to let girls in as full members. The push comes four months after the Boy Scouts made history by allowing gay adults to become leaders. Mireya Villarreal spoke with the girls in northern California who say they aren’t letting setbacks stop their campaign.
The Boy Scouts have voted to allow gay adults to serve as troop leaders. CBSN's Contessa Brewer discusses the policy change.
The Boy Scouts of America is expected to officially end its ban on gay scout leaders. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
While the Boy Scouts allowed gay kids to be members, they have kept out gay leaders until now. Contessa Brewer reports.
The Boy Scouts of America says it has voted unanimously to lift the ban on gay troop leaders. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers reports on the announcement.
The BSA also has agreed sell rights to oil and gas interests on properties in 17 states as part of its bankruptcy reorganization plan.
The young women are showing they are just as capable of earning the rare honor.
In lawsuits representing seven different victims, attorneys say church officials never notified authorities about abuse allegations.
With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed.
Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.
Miami Fire said crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed.
Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Americans are receiving larger tax refunds this year due to the 2025 "big, beautiful bill," which enacted new tax deductions.
"People should try to drive less. They should try to conserve energies," Andy Walz told CBS News. "We should be doing that all the time. Energy's essential for people's lives, but we should conserve it."
Venezuelan oil shipped to the U.S. is providing relief from higher prices caused by the Iran war, according to a senior Chevron executive.
The chain's North American operator forecast it will open 205 stores in 2026, although those openings will be outpaced by a series of closures.
Millions of people using Android mobile devices could receive a payout, according to the settlement website.
Trump national security aide Sebastian Gorka has signaled his interest in becoming the next National Counterterrorism Center director, two U.S. officials said.
House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, claiming he has "demonstrated a willful disregard for the Constitution."
Brian Cole Jr. faces new charges of attempting to use weapons of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism while armed.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
The spy tool, known as FISA Section 702, expires Monday. But it currently has opposition from several House factions.
Starting next year, about 18.5 million adults will be subject to new Medicaid work rules in 42 states and Washington, D.C. Some Republican-controlled states want to triple the required work period.
Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky, 44, was arrested Monday after a two-year investigation by local, state and medical authorities.
The Trump administration is ratcheting up attacks on environmental protections that Make America Healthy Again followers hold dear.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
Jack Alston was used to migraines, but after two concussions in middle school, he was stuck with a headache that wouldn't go away.
Hungary's politics have shifted definitively away from Russia and toward Europe, but quitting a cheap Russian energy habit could be painful.
Bita Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the protests.
London police are looking for two people who threw bottles likely containing gasoline at a North London synagogue in what's being treating as an "antisemitic hate crime."
A Seoul court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed online "troll" known as Johnny Somali, guilty of multiple charges.
Iran's Fars News Agency says a supertanker sailed through international waters and the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system switched on, "without any concealment."
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
After nearly a decade away from MMA, Ronda Rousey talks to "CBS Mornings" about her return and upcoming fight against another trailblazer, Gina Carano.
What started off as a simple way to promote music with some impromptu freestyling back in 2017 has turned into a critically acclaimed series showcasing artists big and small. Photojournalist Parrish Smith met the Washington, D.C., artist and crew behind the increasingly popular musical showcase "Front Porch Freestyles."
Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning talk with "CBS Mornings" about starring in the new series "Margo's Got Money Troubles." The two discuss what drew them to the project and their characters, and what it's like to work together again.
Pop star Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her DUI arrest in Ventura County in March, a representative for the singer told CBS LA.
A new study found that a substantial amount of medical information provided by five popular artificial intelligence-driven chatbots is inaccurate and incomplete. One of the authors of the study, Nick Tiller joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.
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.
Former AI company founder and CEO Matt Shumer joins "CBS Mornings" to break down Anthropic's report about one of its AI models, Claude Mythos Preview. In the report, the company warned the program was "too powerful" to be released to the public and it worried about the program, which is designed to find security flaws in software, falling into the "wrong hands."
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, shared a personal blog post and photo of his family saying, "In the hopes that it might dissuade the next person from throwing a Molotov cocktail at our house, no matter what they think of me," following an attack outside his home last week. Altman suggested the incident was connected to the broader debate over AI, saying, "we should deescalate the rhetoric and tactics."
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
London police are looking for two people who threw bottles likely containing gasoline at a North London synagogue in what's being treating as an "antisemitic hate crime."
Seconds after a gunman opened fire at an Oklahoma high school, the school's principal was seen racing into the hallway, pushing the suspect onto a bench and holding him down.
A Seoul court found Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a self-proclaimed online "troll" known as Johnny Somali, guilty of multiple charges.
Families of victims of the Camp Mystic flooding tragedy are fighting a reopening planned for this summer. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Republican Rep. Cory Mills and Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick are facing calls for removal amid misconduct allegations. This comes after Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
The development of the mission mascot and viral sensation Rise began over a year before Artemis II blasted off.
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
This year's Tax Day ends at midnight on Wednesday. Spencer Jakab, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
President Trump posted more criticisms of Pope Leo XIV on social media late Tuesday night as his feud with the first American pontiff continues. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.
Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Ramy Youssef talks about his new comedy special, "Ramy Youssef: In Love," which tackles topics like AI and religion but through a "lens of love." He explains his inspiration and how he includes personal stories about his family and marriage.
Reps. Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick are facing calls for removal after two other lawmakers resigned from their posts in the lower chamber. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
The Department of Justice is trying to dismiss convictions against former Proud Boys and Oath Keepers involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.