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Pentagon officials admitted it may have accidentally shipped more samples of live anthrax than currently known. CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Kristine Johnson covered the press conference.
Dozens of people from the U.S. and abroad are being monitored for possible exposure to live anthrax after the military mistakenly shipped the potential deadly agent to labs in up to nine states and South Korea. An investigation has been launched by the Centers for Disease Control while the Pentagon is working to secure the samples. Margaret Brennan reports.
The Pentagon has admitted it mistakenly shipped live anthrax across the country and to South Korea. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin explained how such an accident could happen.
The Pentagon is stepping in to help shelter unaccompanied migrant children at U.S. Army bases. Major General Michael T. McGuire, the adjutant general for the Arizona National Guard, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano to discuss the logistical challenges of preparing bases to house children during a pandemic.
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks broke barriers when she became the first woman to be confirmed by the Senate for the job. In her first television interview since starting her new role, she discussed with CBS News' Catherine Herridge how she's trying to bring about change at the Pentagon.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss the wisdom of the U.S. military publicly detailing its plan to drive the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria out of Mosul.
Despite evident progress, Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, says the Pentagon needs a new strategy to help contain Ebola in West Africa.
"CBS This Morning" takes a looks at headlines from around the globe.
President Obama nominates Ashton Carter to be the next secretary of defense, praising Carter as "one of our nation's foremost security leaders."
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said a new Pentagon report shows improvement in many areas, but the military must do more to stop sexual assault.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel talked about why he left, his relationship with President Obama and the beginning of his career.
Michael Crowley, John Heilemann, and CBS News Political Director John Dickerson discuss possible defense secretary nominees and the tension between the Pentagon and the White House.
For the third time in less than four years, President Obama is looking for a new leader at the Pentagon. Hagel and the president told reporters the resignation was a mutural decision. Charlie Rose reports.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss why Hagel struggled inside the Obama administration.
President Obama says the U.S. and its allies in the region are making headway in their effort to degrade and destroy militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
President Obama provides an update on the ongoing international fight to curb the spread of Ebola.
White House press secretary Josh Earnest defends President Obama's leadership after being asked about criticism from former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta.
The Pentagon has given schools across the country millions of dollars worth of military weapons and gear. Some oppose the idea, while other agencies say the equipment is neccessary. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Warplanes from the U.S. and two Arab allies hit ISIS oil facilities near al-Mayadeen during the third night of airstrikes. David Martin reports from the Pentagon, where he says the airstrikes were a success.
Lt. Gen. William Mayville, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, described what the United States hopes will be a “sustainable” campaign after it began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan Group
Lt. Gen. William Mayville, director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, explained the threat to Europe and the West after the United States began carrying out its first airstrikes in Syria against ISIS and the Khorasan Group.
Asia Cotton was only 11 when her flight, American Airlines flight 77, crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11. Her parents established a scholarship in her honor, and just celebrated the first recipient's graduation. Bruce Leshan from WUSA reports.
"13 years after hateful minds tried to break us, America stands tall," President Obama says at a Pentagon ceremony marking the anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.
President Obama speaks at a ceremony at a Pentagon observing the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.
Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the Department of Defense has received a request from HHS to use two facilities.
Sources tell CBS News U.S. jets on a base in Jordan were hit by Iranian missiles after President Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman appeared in a surprise video at the Republican Party's midterm convention on Wednesday, as he becomes increasingly isolated from his own party.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
A look back at how 9/11 has changed Lower Manhattan and beyond, 25 years after the World Trade Center attacks.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
Since Trump returned to power, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 200 people.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Rapid developments in AI are prompting concerns about "superintelligence." Here's why some experts are worried.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Since Trump returned to power, the U.S. has conducted airstrikes against boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, killing more than 200 people.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.
Neither infant was old enough to be vaccinated. The first dose of the measles vaccine is typically given at around 1 year of age.
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
At least 20 people were killed and five were missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a Chinese port, Chinese state media reported.
One A-10 Thunderbolt, an attack aircraft known as the Warthog, was struck and lost a wing, according to sources.
A fire on a passenger ferry off the western Philippines left dozens of people missing and killed at least five. An intense and widespread search was on for the unaccounted for.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
21 Afghan girls, bravely defying the Taliban by continuing to study, handed CBS News letters containing their stifled, often humble dreams "for an ordinary life."
Fashion designer Romeo Hunte joins "The Daily Report" to discuss pieces in his new collection as New York Fashion Week kicks off.
Two weeks after her death at 80, a new song from Dolly Parton was released called "Bound to Ride," as part of an upcoming tribute album to the Stanley Brothers. Gayle King spoke exclusively with Dolly Parton's younger sister in an interview that will air on "CBS Mornings" on Thursday.
A new Netflix documentary is out about those who were children in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. "Turning Point: Generation 9/11" profiles people whose parents died on that day, as well as soldiers who joined the military because of 9/11. Director Brian Knappenberger joins "The Takeout" to discuss the making of the film.
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Anthropic announced a fourth cybersecurity incident in which Claude gained access to the open internet during testing.
Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, led a special event on Wednesday announcing the release of new products, including the first foldable iPhone. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee breaks it down.
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.
A lead researcher at Anthropic said "AI could kill all humans" on Tuesday, giving it a more than 10% chance within the next decade. The call now is for a global conversation about risk and safety. Jo Ling Kent has more from Silicon Valley, and Tristan Harris, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, goes deeper.
Connor Leahy, U.S. executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to share his perspective on concerns that AI superintelligence poses a threat to humans.
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A potential killing was caught on camera in Ohio and was revealed at the trial of a man found guilty of attempting to shoot his wife in a crowded restaurant. Mark Strassmann reports.
In the wake of the mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case, CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul and WBZ-TV reporter and anchor Kristina Rex share new reporting from inside the courtroom, exclusive juror insights, and behind-the-scenes details of the dramatic final courtroom moments. Plus, we learn what's next as the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office weighs its options.
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
It's an age-old question: Should you keep renting, or bite the bullet and buy your home? Today, Jill and Mark try to help caller Alan answer that very question—and the answer may be more complicated than you think! Plus, is anybody hitting the town anymore? As the price of a cocktail rivals the price of your lunch, Jill makes the case for staying in (mahjong included.)
CBS News cameraman Mark LaGanga captured the 29 minutes in between the towers falling on 9/11, even filming as the North Tower collapsed around him. Twenty-five years later, he reflects on his experience in an interview with 60 Minutes digital.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania made a surprise appearance via video message at Republicans' midterm convention on Wednesday. See the moment.
What people are allowed to bring on an airplane is one of the many things that have changed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. But TSA has now unveiled a new program allowing some non-flyers to get through security without a ticket. Jonathan Vigliotti has more details.
The 2026 NFL regular season officially kicks off on Wednesday. Chris Bumbaca, staff writer at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to share what we can expect.