Pentagon chief of staff resigns
Kevin Sweeney had served under former Defense Secretary James Mattis, who resigned in late December
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USS Cole bomber targeted in Yemen air strike
The Pentagon says an airstrike it carried out this week in Yemen targeted an Al-Qaeda operative believed to be connected to the deadly bombing of the U.S.S. Cole that killed 17-sailors in 2000. The results of the New Year's day attack are still being assessed, including whether Jamal Al-badawi was killed. Al-badawi was indicted for the attack in 2003 but escaped twice from a prison in Yemen. There is a five-million dollar reward for information leading to his arrest.
Quoting Lincoln, Mattis signs off as secretary of defense
Defense Secretary James Mattis hands the reins over to Patrick Shanahan
Mattis reportedly signs Syria withdrawal order
Outgoing Defense Secretary James Mattis has reportedly signed an order to pull all U.S. troops out of Syria. President Trump ordered Mattis to leave the Pentagon by New Year's Day, turning down the retired Marine general's offer to stay through February after he resigned over the Syrian withdrawal and other issues. Errol Barnett reports.
Trump's Syria withdrawal plan worries allies
Critics say President Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria would jeopardize the coalition's mission and hurt allies, creating a vacuum for ISIS or other terror groups to thrive. Joshua Geltzer is the executive director for Georgetown Law's Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection and former senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. He joins CBSN to explain why President Trump should rethink his decision.
Future of the fight against ISIS
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to pull U.S. troops from Syria. But that could have an impact on the fight against ISIS. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams explains.
U.S. to withdraw troops from Syria
The White House has ordered the Pentagon to begin the immediate withdrawal of the 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN to discuss the mission.
U.S. troops to withdraw from Syria
CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest on President Trump's decision to withdraw all U.S. forces from Syria. About 2,000 American troops are deployed to Syria to fight ISIS.
U.S. plans for withdrawing troops in Syria
The White House has instructed the Pentagon to start planning for the immediate withdrawal of all 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, CBS News confirms. "We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for being there during the Trump Presidency," President Trump tweeted Wednesday.
Missing Marines in midair collision presumed dead
The Pentagon has released the names of five Marines who are now presumed dead after their plane collided with a fighter jet midair. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
U.S. carries out "extraordinary" flight over Ukraine, citing Russian attack
U.S. carries out flight after Russia seized three Ukrainian naval ships off Crimea
White House directs Pentagon to let troops use force at border
The move could come under legal scrutiny
WH authorizes use of force for border troops
The White House reportedly will allow troops at the U.S. southern border to use lethal force if necessary. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN from the Pentagon to discuss President Trump's strategy as the Defense Department estimates the border deployment will cost $72 million.
More than 5,100 troops at the Mexico border
The Pentagon said Monday more than 5,100 U.S. troops are now stationed across the border with Mexico. Their mission is to keep caravans of Central Americans out. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal reports.
Jeff Bezos explains decision to work with Pentagon
Bezos was a surprise speaker at the Wired25 conference in San Francisco on Monday
Army reportedly ousts 500+ immigrant enlistees
In July, it was revealed some immigrant recruits were being abruptly discharged despite being recruited for special skills
Pentagon orders pause in F-35 fighter jet flights in wake of crash
The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fly different versions of the stealthy fighter
U.S. troop killed in action in Afghanistan
Pentagon confirms 7th U.S. service member killed in war-torn country this year, but gives no details
Sailor arrested for suspicious letters
The FBI arrested a former U.S. Navy sailor in Utah on Wednesday who is suspected of mailing suspicious letters to the president and the Pentagon. Federal agents in hazmat suits searched the suspect's home. CBS News justice and homeland security correspondent Jeff Pegues reports.
Suspicious envelopes sent to Pentagon, Trump
The FBI is investigating after a pair of suspicious letters sent to the Pentagon tested positive for the poison, ricin. The Secret Service also confirmed Tuesday that a suspicious envelope was addressed to President Trump, but never made it to the White House. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin joins CBSN with the latest developments.
Secret Service investigating suspicious letter addressed to Trump
Packages with suspected Ricin were sent to the Pentagon Tuesday
Problems for Pentagon's immigrant recruit program
The decade-old program has been on hold since 2016 amid concerns that immigrant recruits were not being screened well enough
Top military adviser suspended amid misconduct probe
John Troxell gained attention earlier this year with a comment on Twitter about threatening to kill ISIS fighters
Pence on 9/11 anniversary: "We will not be intimidated"
The administration is marking the 17th anniversary of the attacks on the nation
U.S. weighs military drills with South Korea
The Pentagon says there are no plans to suspend more joint military drills with South Korea. Defense Secretary James Mattis says the U.S. is resuming small-scale exercises that have been in place since President Trump met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
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Pentagon says about 140 U.S. service members wounded since Iran war began
President Trump says the Iran war will end "very soon," but Tehran says it's "prepared to continue attacking" indefinitely, and it won't let oil leave the Gulf.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate who didn't kill victim
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has commuted the death sentence of Charles "Sonny" Burton, who was not in the building when the victim was killed.
Jeffrey Epstein's former Zorro Ranch searched after revelations in FBI files
Investigators are searching a New Mexico ranch where Jeffrey Epstein once entertained guests, amid allegations that it may have been used for sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
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Treasure hunter released from prison, but 500 gold coins remain missing
Tommy Thompson found the S.S. Central America and its thousands of pounds of sunken treasure that sat at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for more than 150 years.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
FDA warns Novo Nordisk over unreported potential Ozempic side effects
The FDA issued a warning letter to Novo Nordisk, the Danish drugmaker behind the diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, over unreported potential side effects.
Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
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Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
Here's how much Americans are paying for gas as oil prices spike
The U.S. average gas price has jumped 48 cents since last week, with experts predicting that higher fuel costs could persist for months.
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Thune stands firm on SAVE America Act despite Trump pressure
Senate Majority Leader John Thune made clear that an elections bill known as the SAVE America Act faces an unlikely path to passage.
Trump order cutting ties with Anthropic likely coming this week, sources say
President Trump will issue an executive order to remove Anthropic's AI technology from agencies across the executive branch, sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News.
DOJ's Ed Martin faces ethics charges over threatening letter to Georgetown
The office that polices attorney misconduct in Washington, D.C., has filed ethics charges against Justice Department pardon attorney Ed Martin.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
Georgia voters deciding Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in special election
Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat in Congress has been vacant since her resignation in January, but voters in Georgia could choose her replacement during Tuesday's special election.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A Pilates teacher thought she had the flu. Doctors found aggressive cancer
Debi Weiss thought her fatigue and weakness was a seasonal illness, but her condition quickly worsened.
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How the Iran war reached Europe, via the small, divided island of Cyprus
When it comes to European Union territory, you can't go much further east than Cyprus. So far east, in fact, that it's within reach of Iran's weapons.
Team USA's Oksana Masters wins 11th Paralympic gold medal
The most decorated American Winter Paralympian had her left leg amputated at age 9 and her right leg amputated at age 14.
Map and chart track the latest U.S. and Iranian war targets
According to U.S. Central Command, over 5,000 targets were struck and 50 Iranian vessels were damaged or destroyed in the first 10 days of the war with Iran.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, officials say
Someone fired shots at the U.S. consulate in Toronto, authorities said, days after shots were fired at synagogues in the Canadian city.
Hegseth: Today "most intense day" of attacks on Iran, Trump to determine "end stage"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
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Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Details on Live Nation's settlement with DOJ
Less than a week into a trial over Live Nation's alleged monopoly of the event ticket business, the parent company of Ticketmaster has reached a tentative settlement with the Justice Department. Kenneth Dintzer, antitrust attorney with the law firm Crowell & Moring, joins CBS News to break down the deal.
Latest on shots fired at Rihanna's home
A woman has been arrested for allegedly firing several shots Sunday at the Beverly Hills home of pop music star Rihanna. CBS News Los Angeles' Tina Patel reports.
Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has agreed to pay $280 million in civil penalties to 40 states that sued the company on antitrust grounds. As part of the settlement, Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform to reach customers, multiple sources told CBS News. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joined CBS News to discuss.
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The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Overusing artificial intelligence can give workers "AI brain fry," study finds
Artificial intelligence can give some workers "brain fry" if overused, according to a new study published in Harvard Business Review.
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.
Extended interview: Tim Cook
In this web exclusive, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, talks with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue (author of "Apple: The First 50 Years") to discuss the company's first half-century and its constant focus on "the next thing." He also talks about the vision of Steve Jobs, whose return to Apple in 1997 reinvigorated the company.
Apple turns 50, in a world it helped create
David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years," talks with Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak, CEO Tim Cook, and others about the vision of Steve Jobs, and how the company's products and services have reshaped life, technology and culture in the 21st century.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Hospice fraud grows in California
Hospice fraud has grown in Los Angeles County despite a state crackdown on facilities with notable red flags, a CBS News Investigation found. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Breaking down Alexander brothers' trial
Jurors found Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander guilty on all counts in their federal sex trafficking trial in New York City after four weeks of testimony from women who accused the brothers of sexual assault. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
2 charged in attack outside Mamdani's home
Two teens are charged for allegedly trying to detonate homemade bombs in a crowd outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's official residence. Prosecutors allege they were inspired by ISIS.
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1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth today
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Inside Day 11 of the Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday morning that, "Today will be, yet again, our most intense day of strikes inside Iran." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports on the situation in the Middle East, Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Robert Murrett joins with analysis and CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest from the White House.
Key Senate committee briefed on Iran
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he left a Senate Armed Services Committee briefing on the war with Iran with "more questions than answers." CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
H.R. McMaster on Hegseth's Iran briefing
H.R. McMaster, who served as President Trump's national security adviser during his first term, joins CBS News 24/7 to break down U.S. strikes on Iran after Defense Secretary Hegseth said Tuesday would be the "most intense day" of attacks on the country.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.