Biden honors troops' sacrifice on Memorial Day
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
Iraq
How a car connects a fallen soldier and his son
In 2003, Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Rozier died in Iraq when his son Justin was just a few months old. Today, Justin cherishes anything that used to belong to his dad, which is why he thought it would be cool to have his car. A stranger stepped in to help. Steve Hartman has his story "On The Road."
U.S. man convicted of torturing employee, exporting weapons parts to Iraq
The 54-year-old man, identified as Ross Roggio of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, faces life in prison and will be sentenced in August.
Humans have been "romantic kissing" for 4,500 years, new study says
Danish professors found kissing in relation to sex, family and friendship in ancient Mesopotamia was an ordinary part of everyday life.
Saudi Arabia, Iran agree to reopen diplomacy
The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia met in Beijing on Thursday after China brokered a deal to restore relations between the twi regional powers. Eric Lob, an assistant professor at Florida International University, joined CBS News to discuss what it means for these longtime rivals.
Senate votes overwhelmingly to keep 2001 authorization for war on terror
Senators rejected the amendment 86-9 as they are debating a separate repeal of two authorizations of military force in Iraq.
Trailblazing veterans group CEO on goals
As we mark 20 years since the beginning of the Iraq War, the new head of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Allison Jaslow, shares her priorities for health care and what it means to be the first openly gay veteran to lead a major veterans organization in the U.S.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, what has changed in Iraq?
U.S. troops left in 2011 but returned as the country was gripped by sectarian bloodshed and the rise of ISIS, and Iraqis struggle to believe the nightmare is over.
Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George W. Bush has one regret
"If time was rewound I would do it all over again," says Muntazer al-Zaidi, whose protest brought him prison time but also hero status in his country.
Iraq's future 20 years after invasion
Monday marked 20 years since the U.S.-led ground invasion of Iraq began. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what has changed in the country in the two decades since the war started.
Reflecting on 20 years since the invasion of Iraq
Monday marked 20 years since the beginning of the ground invasion of Iraq by U.S.-led forces, following an overnight bombing campaign. Charlie D'Agata is in Baghdad to reflect on the cost of the war.
Iraq 20 years after the U.S. invasion
It has been two decades since the United States invaded Iraq, launching a yearslong war. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata, who covered the war from the beginning, reports from Baghdad on what the country looks like today.
20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
It's been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata returns to Baghdad, where he was when the series of airstrikes known as "Shock and Awe" launched President George W. Bush's Operation Iraqi Freedom in the early hours of March 20. D'Agata speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski who insists Iraq has turned a corner, and with the top U.S. general in charge of the 2,500 Americans who remain in the country. Nearly 4,500 American service members lost their lives by the time of the 2011 withdrawal.
20 years after the U.S.-led invasion, war-weary Iraqis find hope
Western forces quickly toppled Saddam Hussein's regime, but the invasion sparked a devastating civil war and gave rise to ISIS, so optimism has been hard to come by.
Baghdad on the 20th anniversary of "shock and awe"
The U.S. aerial bombardment of Iraq began on March 19, 2003, a campaign that then-President George W. Bush described as "shock and awe." The takedown of Saddam Hussein's regime triggered a savage insurgency and brutal sectarian conflict, and led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis and nearly 4,500 U.S. military personnel.
Reporters' notebook: Iraq War, 20 years on
It was 20 years ago, on March 20, 2003, that the U.S. launched the war in Iraq. As the invasion unfolded, CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata and producer Tina Kraus made their way into Baghdad to cover a conflict that would stretch out for nine years. In this reporter's notebook, they reflect on the early days of their war assignment.
A look back at the Iraq War 20 years later
It has been 20 years since the United States invaded Iraq, starting a years-long war that resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and caused ripple effects throughout the region. Retired Major John Spencer, the chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Modern War Institute at West Point, joins CBS News with his perspective and some of the lessons learned.
U.S. invasion of Iraq 20 years later — "Intelligence Matters"
Former Acting CIA Director Michael Morell on CIA Iraq assessment: "We were wrong on the chemical weapons judgment, we were wrong on the biological weapons judgment, and we were wrong on the nuclear weapons judgment."
Christopher Miller on "The Takeout"
Christopher Miller, who was acting secretary of defense under President Donald Trump, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout." Miller said he thinks the defense budget could be cut in half. He also called the war in Iraq an "unjust war," and he said the U.S. pullout from Afghanistan was "tragic."
Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Iraq
He says he's there to "reaffirm the U.S.-Iraq strategic partnership as we move toward a more secure, stable, and sovereign Iraq."
Number of imprisoned veterans concerns former defense chiefs
Two former defense secretaries say the government should come up with new ways to ensure that military service is taken into account when courts prosecute former service members.
Senior ISIS leader killed, 4 U.S. troops and dog wounded in Syria raid
The operation was conducted Thursday night and resulted in the death of ISIS commander Hamza al-Homsi.
Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old tavern, "beer recipe" on tablet
Fish and animal bones were found in the bowls, alongside evidence of beer drinking, the U.S.-Italian team said.
YouTube star allegedly killed by her father, triggering protest
An Iraqi NGO shared disturbing voice recordings that Tiba Ali reportedly sent to friends the night before she was killed.
Nonprofit helps fulfill wishes for wounded veterans
Hope For The Warriors has provided veterans with everything from greenhouses for gardening to family vacations.
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U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed six Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Elizabeth Smart says she feels liberated after body building competitions
Elizabeth Smart, who survived abduction and sexual abuse as a teenager and went on to become a child safety advocate, recently revealed a pivot into body building.
Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
United flight landing at Newark strikes light pole, truck on N.J. Turnpike
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Derby-winning trainer hopes more women will succeed after historic win
Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo.
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
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How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?
Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.
Spirit Airlines says it has refunded most customers after shutdown
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Trump family's World Liberty Financial sues billionaire for defamation
The lawsuit ramps up a feud between World Liberty Financial and Sun, who last month sued the Trump-backed company for fraud.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett and Sen. Raphael Warnock join Margaret Brennan.
9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site
Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, spokesperson says
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
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Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
5/3: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The effects of overtourism; horse therapy; a tool to help keep dementia in check; Sting on "The Last Ship"; a golf journalist takes over a failing golf course; a Mozart exhibition; and collecting PEZ dispensers.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia. National Public Radio correspondent Allison Aubrey talks with neurologist Dr. Jonathan Rosand about how making changes to your daily habits might just be the prescription needed.
A tool to help keep dementia in check
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
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2 dead after driver plows into people in Leipzig, Germany
Police said several were injured in the incident, which happened in the Grimmaische Strasse, a street that leads into central Leipzig's shopping area.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Iran hangs 3 people over involvement in anti-government protests
Arrests and executions in Iran have been on the rise since the start of the regional war triggered by a U.S.-Israeli attack on Feb. 28.
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U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats as Iran attacks UAE, ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran launched attacks on the UAE and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S. destroyed six Iranian boats "that attempted to interfere" with Project Freedom.
Apparent hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship, sickens at least 3 more
A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic off Africa killed three people and sickened at least three others, health officials say.
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Entertainment
Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th
Alex Damon, one of the minds behind the "Star Wars Explained" viral videos, joins CBS News to discuss the franchise as fans celebrate May 4, a popular day among followers.
What to expect from the 2026 Met Gala
Fashion's biggest night, the 2026 Met Gala, will take place Monday night on New York City's Upper East Side. Lauren Sherman, CBS News contributor and fashion correspondent for Puck, joins to discuss.
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Lizzo opens up about new music amid yearslong legal battle
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, Lizzo spoke about releasing new music and her ongoing legal battle, saying, "the truth is less salacious than the headlines."
What to know before the 2026 Met Gala
Guests are preparing for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City on Monday. CBS News contributor Lauren Sherman joins with more on what to expect.
Lizzo on new music, ongoing legal battle
Lizzo spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about releasing her new music amid an ongoing legal battle, her weight loss journey and why she indefinitely put a project on hold last year.
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GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Science
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Cole Allen moved off suicide watch
Cole Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, was moved off suicide watch in jail ahead of his appearance in court on Monday. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has more.
Record cocaine haul seized in Atlantic by Spanish police, union says
Spanish police impounded what is believed to be a national record haul of cocaine from a ship, with the seizure potentially reaching 40 tons, a union said.
Claims on shot that hit Secret Service agent
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro is claiming that Cole Allen, the suspect linked to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, fired a shot that hit a Secret Service agent's vest. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City leaves at least 13 injured
At least 13 people were at hospitals following a shooting at a party at Arcadia Lake, near Oklahoma City, police say.
Man arrested at Trump Miami golf club for disturbance, Secret Service says
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Star Wars fans celebrate May the 4th
Alex Damon, one of the minds behind the "Star Wars Explained" viral videos, joins CBS News to discuss the franchise as fans celebrate May 4, a popular day among followers.
What to expect from the 2026 Met Gala
Fashion's biggest night, the 2026 Met Gala, will take place Monday night on New York City's Upper East Side. Lauren Sherman, CBS News contributor and fashion correspondent for Puck, joins to discuss.
U.S. sinks 6 Iranian boats, CENTCOM says
The U.S. destroyed six small Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command said Monday. CBS News contributor Aaron MacLean, retired U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Murrett and CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro join with more.
Hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise ship
Several deaths and sicknesses on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean are being blamed on the rare hantavirus infection. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case
Britney Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Monday, avoiding jail time following her March arrest.