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If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
The Pentagon is reviewing discharge papers of veterans who were kicked out of the military over their sexual orientation. Jim Axelrod spoke with one veteran who says his life has changed for the better now that the military is righting these past wrongs.
The new data, shared exclusively with CBS News, covers the years from 1980 until the federal courts lifted the ban against gay and lesbian service members in 2010.
A CBS News investigation found many of those kicked out for their sexual orientation are still struggling to get their honorable discharge status.
During the 17 years "Don't ask, Don't tell" was in place, nearly 14,000 service members were discharged for being gay, and since the end of WWII some 100,000 members of the military were kicked out simply for being part of the LGBTQ+ community. As Pride month comes to a close, Jan Crawford speaks to two generations of Air Force officers about what life was like before and after the repeal of "Don't ask, Don't tell."
Transgender people were the last military service members who could be kicked out not for something they had done, but simply because of who they were; At a time when religious divisions often make the headlines, one house of worship in Washington, D.C., is a place where Muslims and Christians are coming together.
Transgender people were the last military service members who could be kicked out not for something they had done, but simply because of who they were. Defense Secretary Ash Carter ended that Thursday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
In 1993, Jeff Trail spoke with "48 Hours" about issues affecting gay people in the military
Bob Schieffer spoke with the chairman of the senate armed services committee Carl Levin and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on the future of the START Treaty; Then, Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL), Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in a roundtable discussion on what to expect from the next Congress; Also, Bob Schieffer comments on the problems of growing up and getting older.
Here are the major takeaways from President Trump's interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil on Iran, Renee Good, the Federal Reserve and more.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The meeting came one day after Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said at a news conference, "If we have to choose between the United States and Denmark here and now, we choose Denmark."
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Patty O'Keefe said she and a friend were following ICE agents in Minnesota earlier this week when they were stopped, their car pepper-sprayed and their windows smashed.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
Food prices in December saw their biggest jump in more than three years, data shows, while the cost of eating out has also risen.
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
At least one Republican, Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri, plans to switch his vote.
Every state will receive at least $100 million annually from the federal Rural Health Transformation fund, but some scored millions more based on their plans and willingness to pass policies embracing MAHA initiatives.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Oprah Winfrey is one of the best-known, most-admired and successful people on the planet. But for years she seemed powerless to conquer her fluctuating weight problem … until new medications, and a new attitude about her weight, gave her a breakthrough, which she describes in "Enough," a new book she has co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff. They talk with Jane Pauley about an individual's genetically-influenced weight range, and how to reset it. Winfrey also relates the long road she traveled since she began her TV career in Nashville, facing sexism, racism, and comments about her weight.
Steve Witkoff said the U.S. expects Hamas to immediately return the final deceased hostage as part of its obligations under the deal.
Experts tell CBS News what sort of options President Trump has to respond to Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters.
Iran's rulers want the world to know they've weathered a storm, and they're threatening a harsh "lesson" for anyone deemed to have supported protests.
The Al Udeid airbase in Doha, Qatar, is the forward operating headquarters for U.S. Central Command, which oversees U.S. forces across the Middle East.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
"Sinners" stars Michael B. Jordan, Miles Caton and Wunmi Mosaku talk to "CBS Mornings" about the movie's recent success at the Golden Globes, the atmosphere on set and what they learned through the process.
Actor Ali Larter plays Angela Harris, the ex-wife of an oilman played by Billy Bob Thornton in the Paramount+ series "Landman." She talks to "CBS Mornings" about the series, working with Thornton and how she landed her role.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Francois Arnaud joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the popular series "Heated Rivalry," based on the "Game Changers" book series. It follows rising hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. What begins as a fling between two rivals turns into a yearslong journey of love, denial and self discovery. Arnaud plays Scott Hunter, a closeted gay professional hockey player in the same league who has fallen in love with a smoothie shop worker. He talks about the message in the series and how it developed into a hit show.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Mother of Colorado man who committed suicide in 2025 alleges that OpenAI's AI chatbot told him death was a "beautiful place."
The Chinese mobile app "Are You Dead?" which sounds an alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, says it will drop its catchy name after it drew international media attention.
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.
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk's children, alleges Grok generated and published sexual deepfake images of her without permission.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok is facing intense criticism, accused of allowing X users to generate sexually explicit images of real women and children. One of the alleged victims is Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Musk's children. She said she discovered people used Grok to generate and publish sexualized deepfake images without her permission and share them on X. Musk has not responded to a request for comment.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
A trial is underway in northern Virginia for a man accused of plotting his wife's murder with help from his affair partner - the family's au pair. The former au pair was the first witness called to testify against Brendan Banfield. Jericka Duncan reports on the case.
The case has provoked anger and bewilderment from Russian politicians.
Brendan Banfield is charged with murder in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan at the Banfields' home in northern Virginia.
Tuesday marked Day 5 in the trial of former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales over his response to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has the latest.
Los Angeles police said they arrested "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland after he allegedly assaulted and threatened a rideshare driver.
Crew-11 is preparing for an unprecedented early return to Earth over concerns for an astronaut's medical condition aboard the International Space Station. Mike Massimino, a former NASA astronaut and engineering professor at Columbia University, joins with more.
Four members of Crew-11 are preparing to return to Earth from the International Space Station later this week after a "medical concern" prompted NASA to cancel a scheduled spacewalk. Former astronaut Dr. Scott Parazynski joins with his reaction.
Outgoing space station commander Mike Fincke, a member of the returning Crew 11, turned the station over to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, saying the combined crew had developed deep friendships.
Mike Fincke thanked NASA for making crew health the agency's top priority.
NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a medical situation" that would require the crew to return to Earth sooner than anticipated.
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.
The U.S. is withdrawing a some personnel from a major U.S. airbase in Qatar as a "precautionary measure," a U.S. official tells CBS News. Alex Vatanka, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, joins with his analysis of the situation, and CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on the Trump administration's plans.
CBS News' Shanelle Kaul shares some stories of good Samaritans helping others, including people who helped a deer stuck on ice and a man who rescued two toddlers crossing a highway.
The U.S. military used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane during its deadly Sept. 2 attack targeting a boat allegedly transporting drugs, officials say. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
President Trump has threatened action against Iran as the country's regime announced potential expedited trials and hangings for detained anti-government protesters. CBS News Middle East reporter Courtney Kealy has the latest.
A construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 30 people, officials said. Jonathan Head, with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.