Charles Shay, who saved lives on D-Day as a teen medic, dies at 101
D-Day veteran Charles Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety.
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D-Day veteran Charles Shay was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety.
U.S. Navy Reserve Seaman 2nd Class Jerome M. Mullaney, 18, was assigned to the destroyer USS Glennon in the summer of 1944.
This week on "Face the Nation," National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan joins Margaret Brennan to discuss the aftermath of the Israeli raid that rescued four hostages but the Hamas-run Palestinian Ministry of Health said killed 274. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Margaret Brennan reflects on this week's commemorative events in Normandy for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
On the eve of D-Day, Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower prepared a memo accepting blame in case the mission failed. He never had to send it, but its central lesson remains 81 years later. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
From the 75th anniversary of D-Day to the 70th anniversary of George Orwell's "1984," "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
Back in 2004, the 60 Minutes commentator, who had been a war correspondent during WWII, remembered what he saw on Utah Beach 75 years ago
U.S. Army Sgt. Ivor D. Thornton, 34, landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy in the second wave of the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.
Gerri Eisenhauer's father, Army Pvt. William Walters, was shipped off to World War II before she was even born. In 1944, her family got back his body and a letter that only stated he had died somewhere in France. Eighty years later, she finally received some answers. Steve Hartman has the story in "On the Road."
Waverly B. Woodson Jr. treated 200 wounded men — all while small arms and artillery fire pummeled the beach — before collapsing from his injuries and blood loss.
President Biden is back stateside after his five-day visit to France for ceremonies to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has a recap of the president's trip.
President Biden traveled to France this week, where he marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion — while also issuing a stark warning about Ukraine. "We're living in a time when democracy is more at risk across the world than at any point since the end of World War II — since these beaches were stormed in 1944," he said.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward despite warnings by the head of Allied airborne operations against the plan.
On the eve of the Allied invasion of Europe in June 1944, General Dwight Eisenhower met with some of the 13,000 paratroopers who were about to jump behind German lines into occupied France – a visit that preceded America's greatest military operation. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on how the head of Allied airborne operations warned against the plan – and how Eisenhower made a "soul-wracking" decision to move forward anyway.
"United we stand, divided we fall," French President Emmanuel Macron said in toasting Mr. Biden at a state dinner. "Allied we are and allied we will stay."
France is America's oldest ally, and the two nations are in general agreement on some of the thorniest global issues of the moment, making President Biden's state visit to Paris Saturday an opportunity to reinforce the importance of their alliances. Ed O'Keefe reports from Paris.
When Allied military leaders began preparing for the D-Day invasion, it was Papa Jake Larson who helped type up their plans. And this week, the 101-year-old who fought at Omaha Beach, returned to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. John Lauritsen has his extraordinary story.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to hold military exercises in the Caribbean. Russian warships will begin to arrive near Cuba next week. CBS News national security contributor Sam Vinograd joins to unpack the drills.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
President Biden paid tribute Friday to the Army rangers who stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago this week, drawing parallels between Nazi Germany's invasion of Western Europe to Russia's current invasion of Ukraine. Ed O'Keefe reports on the president's plea to the world to defend democracy.
President Biden spoke Friday at one of the sites where, 80 years ago, American troops turned the tides of World War II and helped secure victory for the Allied forces. In his speech, Mr. Biden called on the world to heed the lessons of that war and stand against hateful ideologies. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more from Paris.
President Biden spoke Friday from Pointe du Hoc, France, about the state of democracy around the world as he continued this week's ceremonies commemorating D-Day. CBS News' Olivia Gazis, Elaine Cobbe, Ed O'Keefe and Margaret Brennan have analysis of the president's speech.
President Biden spoke Friday at Pointe du Hoc, one of the pivotal locations of D-Day, about democracy around the world. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report on the president's remarks.
U.S. D-Day veteran Command Sergeant Major Henry C. Armstrong returns to Normandy for the first time in 80 years, with mixed emotions.
President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute Thursday to the thousands of soldiers who participated in D-Day, the massive Allied invasion of occupied France in 1944. See CBS News' coverage of the full ceremony.
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its eighth day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
Severe storms are sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warn tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
The People's Celebration, allowed former presidents, family members, and more to honor the icon of the Civil Rights Movement.
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
Severe storms are sweeping across the central U.S., and forecasters warn tornadoes could turn dangerous across several states.
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
Although home prices remain elevated, conditions are shaping up to be more favorable for buyers this year, experts said.
Jet fuel costs have shot up more than 50% since the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran sparked a jump in global prices.
The maker of the Claude chatbot says its research could help identify economic disruptions by measuring how AI is currently reshaping work.
Stocks fell after new government data showed U.S. employers shed 92,000 jobs in February and as investors fret over oil prices.
Rep. Darrell Issa's abrupt reversal injects more uncertainty in the race for the newly redrawn Southern California congressional district.
The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that invalidated President Trump's executive orders targeting four major law firms.
A Pakistani business owner accused of trying to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil.
President Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire U.S. collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly.
Video of last year's fatal shooting of Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims that Martinez was shot by an ICE agent because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Some Republican state lawmakers and health associations are pushing back against spending plans under the Trump administration's $50 billion federal rural health fund.
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Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. will confront "anything that shouldn't be happening, whether it's in public or back-channeled."
Venezuela's new administration is cutting deals, but there's a big reward available for a key figure.
A lawyer for an American man held in a notorious Iranian prison says he can only hope U.S. and Israeli forces "exercise extreme caution," as concern about U.S. prisoners mounts.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country will work with the Pentagon and Gulf allies to share what it has learned during four years of drone warfare.
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
The Academy Award-winning actress and the bestselling writer team up for a courtroom thriller that touches on the lightning-rod issue of abortion.
Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal speaks about reimagining "Bride of Frankenstein" to create her new gothic thriller "The Bride!" which she wrote, produced and directed. The star-studded cast includes Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and her brother, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Maggie Gyllenhaal tells "CBS Mornings" featured host Vladimir Duthiers about the inspiration behind her new film "The Bride!," a reimagining of the 1935 classic "The Bride of Frankenstein," collaborating with its stars and more.
Britney Spears is out of police custody after she was arrested Wednesday in California on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. A representative for Spears said this "was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable," adding, "Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law."
Savannah Guthrie thanked her colleagues for "caring about my mom as much as I do" in her visit to the studio since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Artificial intelligence promised to lighten the workload while increasing productivity. But as more people are using AI for work, a new study published in Harvard Business Review finds AI overuse could cause "brain fry." CBS News correspondent Lana Zak spoke with the study's lead author to unpack the findings.
The most recent government data shows nearly 28% of Americans live alone. The number has risen for decades, especially for older generations. Ash-har Quraishi shows simple tools that can provide extra security and protection for your aging loved ones.
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.
The CEO of Anthropic is apologizing for a leaked internal memo amid a feud with the Pentagon over its AI model. The memo criticized the Trump administration and OpenAI. It comes after the Defense Department declared Anthropic a supply chain risk or a possible security risk.
The Pentagon formally designated artificial intelligence firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk on Thursday amid their feud over AI guardrails. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins CBS News with more.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
The gunman who carried out the mass shooting last weekend in Austin, Texas, assaulted a woman three months earlier at a Tesla facility, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Texas.
Becky Lloyd, a neighbor and friend of Kouri Richins, who is accused of fatally poisoning her husband in 2022, testified at her trial on Thursday about conversations they had about Richins' marriage. Lloyd said Richins' told her, "In many ways it would be better if he [Richins' husband], if he were dead" in a serious tone. Richins denies killing her husband and has pleaded not guilty to charges.
Ihor Komarov, 28, was identified from DNA samples taken from the dismembered body and compared to those of his mother, police said.
Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of three women in Utah, identifying him as Ivan Miller. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports.
John Daghita was arrested on the island of Saint Martin, FBI Director Kash Patel said.
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Video of the March 2025 fatal shooting of American citizen Ruben Ray Martinez obtained by CBS News appears to contradict claims by federal officials that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot Martinez because he "accelerated" and "intentionally ran over" another agent with his car. The footage shows that Martinez's car, a blue Ford Fusion, was stationary or going at a very low rate of speed when he was fatally shot, and the brake lights appear to be on. CBS News reached out to representatives for the Department of Homeland Security seeking comment on the footage and is awaiting a response.
When a little boy showed up alone for a major procedure in Nebraska, an anesthesiologist stepped in. As Steve Hartman reports, she didn't stop there.
Authorities in Utah have identified the man taken into custody on suspicion of killing three women. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
A tornado tore through southern Michigan, leaving a path of destruction through the town of Three Rivers. Omar Villafranca has details.
Oil and gas prices are going up, and stock values are coming down as the war with Iran reaches nearly one week. Meanwhile, the U.S. job market lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy. Kelly O'Grady has analysis.