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As the U.S. military enters its third week striking ISIS targets in Iraq, the White House is considering expanding the operation. Julianna Goldman reports.
Army Lt. Gen. Mick Bednarek says in an interview that ISIS must be neutralized, as U.S. is poised for airstrikes in Iraq and providing airdrops of food and water for stranded Iraqi civilians. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
The Pentagon is trying to figure out how a young man breached security and managed to lodge himself in a hidden location near the wheel well of an American military plane. He was not seen during pre- and post-flight checks, raising security concerns. David Martin reports from the Pentagon.
The Pentagon agencies responsible for identifying and bringing home America's war dead have long been criticized by frustrated families. Some 83,000 American servicemen and servicewomen are still unaccounted for in wars dating back to World War II. Chip Reid reports.
American military forces are stepping up activity in Iraq as the sectarian crisis escalates. Mark Albert reports from Washington.
The mile-long public tour of the Pentagon is impressive, and so is the training that the tour guides go through. CBS News' Kylie Atwood reports.
Two recent studies confirm widespread veteran concern with VA mental health care. One challenge is that both the Pentagon and the VA have attacked the PTSD problem without measuring what kind of therapy works. Wyatt Andrews meets one vet who says his PTSD therapy at the VA can be excellent one day but horrible the next.
U.S. Special Operations forces captured Ahmed Abu Khattalah, a suspected leader of the attacks on a U.S. diplomatic post in Benghazi, Libya in 2012, in a secret weekend raid, the Pentagon announced. Khattalah is expected to be tried in federal court. Bob Orr reports.
The Pentagon increased spy flights over Iraq using high flying global hawk drones as it developed plans for air strikes designed to blunt the insurgent march south. But despite the firepower, officials say there are not too many lucrative targets when bombing an insurgent force fewer than 10,000 people. David Martin reports.
CBS News is investigating a massive amount of tax money wasted on the Afghanistan war. Chip Reid reports from Washington on what the Defense Department bought and why it's sitting idle.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
In the days following the 9/11 attacks, U.S. Army curator Jim Speraw collected items recovered from the gaping hole where American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon. One of the artifacts, a partially melted telephone from one of the Pentagon offices, is on loan to the 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York. CBS News' Craig Boswell reports.
Massive government spending cuts and the end of the war in Afghanistan will force the Pentagon to downsize. U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the spending cuts and how his service handles sexual assault.
President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Kyle White for risking his life in Afghanistan to save fellow soldiers. The honor comes seven years late, after the Pentagon lost White’s nomination. David Martin sits down with the American hero.
The Pentagon will send a small team with expertise in communications, logistics and intelligence, but they will not be part of a rescue operation. The Justice Department and State Department are also sending experts to help the Nigerian government find the kidnapped teens. Margaret Brennan reports.
Some 20,000 to 40,000 Russian troops deployed along the Ukrainian border have left their camps to conduct exercises, including with live fire. Some aircraft have penetrated Ukrainian airspace during these exercises. David Martin reports.
The U.S. military hopes its new robot, Atlas, can one day take on missions deemed too dangerous for humans. But Pentagon researchers are still learning how hard it is to get the technology to perform even the simplest of tasks. David Martin reports.
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announces that the Obama administration has stepped up its aid to Ukraine as tensions with Russia continue.
The Pentagon plans to open up combat jobs to women as early as 2016. To qualify, they'll have to meet a new set of fitness standards being developed by the Army for all soldiers going into combat jobs. Anna Werner reports.
The Pentagon is looking to slash subsidies for base commissaries that make groceries cheaper for many military families. The Defense Department is looking to reduce the subsidy by two-thirds, which would raise grocery prices, hitting military families relying on those subsidies the hardest. Mark Albert reports.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs Congress on the Obama administration's ongoing response to the crisis in Ukraine.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warns Russia to tread carefully as Ukraine unravels, and also weighs in on Pentagon budget cuts.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel discusses the rising number of reported sexual assaults in the military.
The lawmakers point to the involvement of violent extremists during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S Capitol.
A Pentagon watchdog report found former White House physician Ronny Jackson, now a Texas congressman, bullied subordinates and broke rules about drinking on the job.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
The Obama-era Iran deal was packed with technical details and specific requirements limiting, but not shutting down, Iran's nuclear program. President Trump's new agreement is more of a framework, and it's not final yet.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The New York Knicks are being honored with a ticker-tape parade at 10 a.m. Thursday through the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
In a social media post, President Trump touted the U.S. government's 10% stake in Intel, noting that it is now worth $60 billion.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress takes steps to shore up the program. Here are 5 ideas for fixing it.
Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
The Trump administration expects to try to revoke the U.S. citizenship of more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a Justice Department official said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
A number of poorly timed announcements have forced Senate Republicans to squander carefully laid plans, exposing a widening rift within the party.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
An estimated hundreds of thousands of children, many of them U.S. citizens, have been separated from a parent in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
Republican Senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis and Ted Cruz have been critical of the 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on Wednesday.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says after second major strike on Russian oil refinery that unless Putin stops his war, "Moscow will burn."
A massive ancient oak tree linked to the legend of Robin Hood may have been loved to death.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
Actress Busy Philipps, 45, spoke up about her late attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder diagnosis online after realizing she shared symptoms as her young daughter was evaluated and diagnosed. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with ADHD later in life, research shows.
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Pushing the Limits," Mark Strassmann shows how a Georgia man's passion for music was almost taken away from him forever after a terrible accident. But thanks to his resilience and technology, the man is now a record-breaking drummer.
British singer-songwriter Myles Smith talks to Anthony Mason about his much-anticipated debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," growing up in London, his rapid rise to stardom and more.
CBS will host a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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.
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When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Wednesday. Former Suffolk County Police Commissioner Rodney Harrison, who formed the task force that ultimately led to Rex Heuermann's arrest, joins with analysis.
In a Long Island courtroom Wednesday, Rex Heuermann received three life sentences for choking and dismembering eight women, most of them in his basement, over the course of more than 15 years. The 62-year-old addressed the court before he was sent away. Tom Hanson reports.
A judge on Wednesday sentenced Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann to life in prison without parole. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan was in the courtroom and joins with details.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after pleading guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings. Heuermann spoke at the hearing where the sentence was handed down. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Rex Huermann, the man who pleaded guilty to a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
New York City taxi driver Noureddine Bitat was violently assaulted and his yellow cab was smashed in the mayhem following the Knicks' Game 4 win. Grammy-nominated rapper French Montana shares how he joined others to help the cabbie get back on his feet.
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago strives to serve the public while honoring the legacy of America's 44th president. The center's star-studded grand opening on Juneteenth will feature musical guests such as John Legend, Bruce Springsteen and Christina Aguilera. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look inside.
The Supreme Court sided with a Texas man and ruled against the government after its prosecution of a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms. CBS News' Jan Crawford reports.
Myles Smith's career skyrocketed after his hit song "Stargazing" became the biggest song by a U.K. artist worldwide in 2024. Now, he's releasing his debut album, "My Mess, My Heart, My Life," on June 19. Myles Smith joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his rapid rise to stardom, his first album and his experience touring with Ed Sheeran.
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.