Navy corruption scandal mastermind "Fat Leonard" captured in Venezuela
Leonard Francis was boarding a flight to Cuba when he was taken into custody, the U.S. Marshals Service confirmed to CBS News.
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Navy veteran freed in Taliban prisoner swap
An American hostage was released from Afghanistan in a prisoner swap with the Taliban. Navy veteran Mark Frerichs was working as a civilian contractor when he was abducted in 2020.
Driver dies after trying to breach gate at naval air station, authorities say
The man was involved in a nearby hit and run before crashing into a protective barrier at the military base, authorities said Thursday.
Mother mourns Navy SEAL candidate who died just after "Hell Week"
"I believe you need SEALs, but not this type of torture," she said.
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Lana Zak reports on the Kansas abortion vote, key moments from the Alex Jones trial and the impact of burn pit legislation.
Senate passes aid for vets harmed by burn pits
After nearly a week of delays, outrage and protests, the Senate passed a bill to expand healthcare and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan. Republicans faced intense criticism, including from comedian Jon Stewart, after blocking the bill last week. Scott MacFarlane has more.
Twins befriend WWII vet after hearing his story
Twins Carter and Jack Hanson loved the game Battleship, which led to a family vacation to see the Yorktown, a retired aircraft carrier. There, they learned about a WWII veteran named Robert Harding. The three began emailing and formed a lasting friendship. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
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At least 19 killed in catastrophic Kentucky flooding; Young twins befriend WWII veteran after hearing his story
Navy punishes more than two dozen for USS Bonhomme Richard fire
The Navy found the lack of fire prevention measures and inadequate response to the July 2020 fire ultimately led to the destruction of the USS Bonhomme Richard.
U.S. Navy destroyer tests waters in South China Sea
A U.S Navy destroyer sailed into the South China Sea Wednesday in a so-called “freedom of navigation” exercise, testing restrictions imposed by China. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Navy finds Hawaii water crisis worsened by "failure of on-scene leadership"
A new Navy investigation concluded ineffective leadership soon after fuel leaks from Red Hill fuel storage facility led to contamination of drinking water in Hawaii.
Naval reservist arrested, accused of storming Capitol with Proud Boys
Prosecutors allege the reservist made "chilling statements" against government officials and people of Jewish descent to an undercover FBI agent.
Navy issues one-day pause on some flights in wake of aircraft crashes
Five Marines were killed when an MV-22 Osprey went down in the Imperial County desert.
No fatalities after Navy chopper crashes in California desert
Both crashes occurred in Southern California's Imperial County.
Navy mom gets son wheelchair accessible car
Cassidy Spinelli was determined to balance her career in the Navy and her role as a mom. Her son, Dante, has cerebral palsy and she was desperate for a wheelchair accessible car for him. That's when she found a group who helped her get one – and gave her so much more, including friendship.
Female veterans on mental health struggles
Women veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder at almost double the rate of their male counterparts. Some say asking for help is the hardest part. Kris Van Cleave has more.
5/12: Red and Blue
McCarthy among GOP House members subpoenaed over Jan. 6; First woman to head U.S. military branch
Sailors allowed to move off USS George Washington after multiple suicides
The Navy is making arrangements to move more if desired.
Navy probes 7 suicides among aircraft carrier crew
The Navy acknowledged three more suicides occurred in 2019 and 2020, bringing the number of sailors who took their own lives while the USS George Washington has been in overhaul to seven. The three most recent deaths occurred within a week earlier this month. David Martin reports.
3 sailors on same ship die by apparent suicide
Two USS George Washington sailors died by suicide and another sailor's death is a suspected suicide. All three died within a week. The Navy is investigating the deaths.
Navy investigating several suicides among ship's crew
The USS George Washington since 2017 has been docked at Newport News Shipbuilding for a major overhaul.
3 sailors die on same ship within a week
The Navy is investigating the deaths of three sailors assigned to the U.S.S. George Washington. They all died within a week.
Navy investigating after three sailors die on same ship within a week
The Navy said there's no initial indication to suggest there is a correlation between the three deaths.
Navy "Hawkeye" radar plane crash kills one, injures two
The Navy says the Norfolk, Va.-based plane was conducting routine flight operations off the Virginia/Maryland border, near Wallops Island, Virginia, when it went down.
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Senate trial resumes after tense first day; U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln is home after 10 months at sea
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Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
Ian to begin "rapidly strengthening," could hit Florida as major hurricane
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of seeing major flash flooding.
Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
Wynonna Judd on her mother Naomi Judd's death: I'm "incredibly angry"
In her first interview since the death last spring of her mother, Wynonna Judd talks about anger, grief, and her determination to forge ahead on a Judds tour announced only weeks before her mom died.
Florida prosecutors to begin rebuttal in penalty trial of Parkland shooter
Prosecutors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are about to begin their rebuttal case.
Sullivan says Putin's moves show Russia is "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence," Sullivan said.
Mitch Albom on lessons learned from "Tuesdays with Morrie"
The sportswriter's weekly conversations with his old professor Morrie Schwartz, who was dying of ALS, became the basis of a bestseller. 25 years after publication, he talks about how its examination of impending death turned his own life inside-out.
Streaming wars: The fight for viewers
An explosion of streaming services, apps and platforms is delivering more television content to more people than ever before. But more choices for subscribers means more challenges for streamers (and more commercials).
Disappearance of Ala. college grad tied to man who killed parents as a boy
In 1993, when he was 12 years old, Rick Ennis murdered his parents. But did he kill Lori Ann Slesinski?
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Florida prosecutors to begin rebuttal in penalty trial of Parkland shooter
Prosecutors in the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz are about to begin their rebuttal case.
Transcript: Atlanta Fed CEO Raphael Bostic on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic that aired Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Sullivan says Putin's moves show Russia is "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence," Sullivan said.
Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
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Streaming wars: The fight for viewers
An explosion of streaming services, apps and platforms is delivering more television content to more people than ever before. But more choices for subscribers means more challenges for streamers (and more commercials).
Mexico draws young American professionals working remotely
According to data from the U.S. Department of State, there are over 1.6 million U.S. citizens living in Mexico.
Recession fears mount as stocks fall sharply
"It is very likely that we are going to have a recession," said UC Berkeley economist James Wilcox.
Buckle up, America: The Fed plans to sharply boost unemployment
Fed Chief Jerome Powell says curbing inflation will cause pain. Critics say putting millions out of work is unnecessary.
Florida A&M students sue state, alleging racial bias in funding
Historically Black college accuses Florida officials of discriminating against the school based on race.
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Transcript: Rep. Pete Aguilar on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar of California that aired Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Atlanta Fed CEO Raphael Bostic on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic that aired Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
Sullivan says Putin's moves show Russia is "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence," Sullivan said.
Battleground Tracker: GOP House lead shrinks again as voters see high-stakes contest
Voters say rights and freedoms are on the ballot, along with finances and the economy.
Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
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Arizona can enforce near-total abortion ban, judge rules
The judge lifted a decades-old injunction that has long blocked enforcement of the law, on the books since before Arizona became a state, that bans nearly all abortions.
CDC says some nursing homes and hospitals no longer need to require universal masking
Masking is now urged only in communities seeing "high" transmission of the virus.
Suicide attempts among teen girls increased 50% during pandemic, CDC finds
It's "absolutely" OK to talk with your child about suicide, a family therapist said.
Teen girls' mental health worsened amid pandemic
The number of teenage girls who have been suicidal has increased 50% since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A family therapist says it's "absolutely" OK for parents to talk with their children about suicide and shares some warning signs. Meg Oliver has more.
Two companies fined for selling pesticides as COVID-19 killers
Zoono Microbe Shield was marketed as protecting against COVID-19 but is only effective against bacteria, fungi and mold, EPA said.
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Sullivan says Putin's moves show Russia is "struggling badly" in Ukraine
"What Putin has done is not exactly a sign of strength or confidence," Sullivan said.
Zelenskyy says Putin's nuclear threats "could be a reality"
"Maybe yesterday it was a bluff. Now, it could be a reality," Zelenskyy said on "Face the Nation."
Full transcript: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on "Face the Nation"
The following is the full transcript of an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that aired Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on "Face the Nation."
China and Russia see the U.S. in their crosshairs at United Nations
In waning days of the U.N. General Assembly, Beijing focused on Taiwan, distancing itself from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while Moscow decried "Russophobia" in the West.
Royal family shares photo of Queen Elizabeth II's final resting place
Queen Elizabeth II is interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel, which is in St. George's Chapel in Windsor.
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Sigourney Weaver on what makes creativity thrive
In this web exclusive, actress Sigourney Weaver talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about why she didn't expect to succeed in the business, and about the kind of atmosphere in which actors can do their best work.
Coming soon: New movies, music, TV and more
"Sunday Morning" previews some of this fall's most anticipated new films, albums, TV and streaming choices, as well as books and art exhibitions.
Sigourney Weaver on confounding others' expectations
With four movies debuting this fall, the three-time Academy Award-nominee seems to have found the secret of Hollywood longevity. One lesson learned by the former drama school student? "Don't believe what your teachers tell you."
Sigourney Weaver on her unpredictable career
With more than 60 film credits (including four movies debuting this fall), Sigourney Weaver seems to have found her place, and at her own steady pace. The three-time Academy Award-nominee talks with "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley about the lesson she learned from attending Yale's School of Drama; her launch into stardom as Ripley in the "Alien" franchise; and the secret of her Hollywood longevity.
Wynonna Judd on processing Naomi Judd's death, looking beyond feeling "incredibly angry"
In her first interview since the death last spring of her mother, Wynonna Judd talks about anger, grief, and her determination to forge ahead on a Judds tour announced only weeks before her mom died.
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TikTok to ban campaign fundraising, require verification for political accounts
TikTok, which already bans political advertising, will now also ban campaign fundraising.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Data breaches raise cybersecurity concerns
Recent data breaches at American Airlines and Uber have raised concerns that consumer data is increasingly vulnerable to hacking attempts. Lindsay Gorman, a senior fellow for emerging technologies at the Alliance for Securing Democracy, discussed what customers should be concerned about if their data was compromised.
Uber blames Lapsus$ for recent hack
Uber said the group of hackers who targeted other tech companies earlier this year is behind a recent cyberattack. This comes after a teen claimed responsibility for the move. Lily Hay Newman, a senior reporter for Wired, joined "CBS News Mornings" to break down what allowed the Uber hack to happen and what this attack and other similar ones mean for consumers.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" Tonga volcano blast could warm the Earth
The watery blast from the volcano was huge and unusual — and scientists are still trying to understand its impacts.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
Fetuses apparently like carrots, but kale? Not so much, ultrasounds show
One researcher says the findings suggest "repeated exposure to flavors before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth" and help shape healthy eating.
James Webb telescope captures new image of Neptune
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of Neptune and its thin rings in the sharpest view of the planet in decades.
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Disappearance of Ala. college grad tied to man who killed parents as a boy
In 1993, when he was 12 years old, Rick Ennis murdered his parents. But did he kill Lori Ann Slesinski?
Officials seize over 1 million fentanyl pills
Authorities in Arizona seized nearly 1 million fentanyl pills this week, while Colorado officials arrested a man after discovering 90,000 fentanyl pills in his car. Danya Bacchus has the latest on the nation's opioid crisis.
Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
Ex-Nevada deputy attorney general indicted on murder charge in cold case
A Hawaii grand jury has indicted a former deputy Nevada attorney general on charges of second-degree murder in connection with a 50-year-old cold case.
84-year-old man convicted of killing Kansas City attorney after losing lawsuit
Attorney Tom Pickert, 39, was shot and killed in front of his home after walking his children to school.
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Possible hurricane poses threat to NASA's Artemis moon launch plans
NASA aims for Tuesday launch of oft-delayed Space Launch System rocket, but forecasters are 80% no-go.
Asteroid-smashing spacecraft is just days away from hitting its target
Monday will be a monumental day for the "history of humankind" as a high-speed spacecraft smashes into an asteroid at nearly 15,000 mph.
Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
NASA astronaut takes off on Russian rocket
Frank Rubio's Soyuz launch is NASA's first under an agreement that also calls for cosmonaut launches on SpaceX ferry ships.
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Evidence in the Lori Slesinski murder case
Inside the mysterious disappearance of Lori Slesinski and the trial of Rick Ennis, a man with a criminal past, accused of her murder.
King Charles III through the years
In September 2022, at age 73, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne.
Britain lays Queen Elizabeth II to rest
Royals, heads of state and mourners gather to honor Britain's longest-reigning monarch.
How rich is the British royal family?
The royal family owns a lot more than you might think — and it's not just castles and property, either.
Evidence photos in the shooting of Lauren Kanarek
An inside look into the case of Lauren Kanarek who was shot by her horse trainer, the former Olympian Michael Barisone.
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Full interview: Zelenskyy on "Face the Nation"
Watch the full version of an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that aired on Sept. 25, 2022, on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brenn
Aguilar: "Evolving discussions" over Pence testimony
Rep. Pete Aguilar, a Democrat from California, says it's "important that we hear from the vice president, but the committee's work continues."
Atlanta Fed chief: Central bank working to avoid "deep, deep pain"
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, "there is some ability for the economy to absorb our actions and slow in a relatively orderly way."
Inflation, stocks, interest rates fuel economic uncertainty
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the uncertainty surrounding the economy as inflation continues, stocks fall and higher interest rates fuel a housing pullback.
GOP House lead shrinks
CBS News elections and survey director Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest Battleground Tracker, which shows Republicans' lead in November's midterm elections in the House slipping further.