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Qatar has agreed to extend the travel ban on five men released from Guantanamo Bay last year. Referred to as the Taliban 5, the five men were exchanged for American POW Bowe Bergdahl. The ban was set to expire at midnight and limits the men to the country of Qatar.
"I tried to commit suicide to prevent giving more (information) by banging my head against a wall, but they pulled me away," a captured pilot remembers
During WWII, Army Intelligence interrogated high-ranking prisoners-of-war at a secret installation in Alexandria, Va., dubbed "P.O. Box 1142." Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital.
Former U.S. prisoner of war Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl plans to leave the Army and go to college after the investigation into his disappearance is over. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Denton is remembered, among other things, for blinking "T.O.R.T.U.R.E." in Morse code during a broadcast propaganda interview while a POW in Vietnam.
Former military prosecutor Eugene Fidell is now representing Bergdahl and speaking on his behalf. Fidell urges people not to rush to judgement as the investigation into Bergdahl's capture and release ensues. Michelle Miller reports.
Retired Air Force Col. Lee Ellis was a prisoner of war held by North Vietnam for over five years. He speaks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the challenges of reintegration and what lies ahead Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was recently freed from Taliban captivity.
The deal to bring home army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was brokered by Qatar, an American ally in the Middle East. Margaret Brennan reports what it took to strike a deal with Taliban leadership.
Former George W. Bush security aide and CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the intricacies of the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap including the five Taliban fighters being released from Guantanamo Bay.
More specifics are beginning to come to light from the mission that brought Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl back into U.S. hands. A small team of U.S. special operators, backed up by a cadre of helicopter gunships and surveillance aircraft, led the operation to free the American P.O.W. David Martin reports.
CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate says the deal helps U.S. relations with the Taliban, but undermines the Afghan government
During World War II, Lou Tirado served as a B-17 gunner. When his plane was shot down over Germany, he became a prisoner of war. Tirado tells Lesley Stahl how he was freed not by the U.S., but by the Russians.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a reorganization of how the Pentagon accounts for its missing war dead. One man tells Chip Reid the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command had documents showing where his cousin was buried but refused to bring him home.
JPAC’s efforts to identify the remains of America’s war dead have been criticized as slow and ineffective. Now, one family fed up with the Pentagon agency’s supposed incompetence is suing with the hope of bringing change. Chip Reid reports.
Jeremiah Denton, a former POW who became a U.S. senator, died Friday of heart disease. Denton was held by the North Vietnamese for more than seven years, and when they forced him to appear in a propaganda film, he blinked the word "torture" in Morse code. Scott Pelley reports.
Chip Reid investigates the practices of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Pentagon agency tasked with finding and identifying the remains of 83,000 missing American servicemen and women. Last year, the Government Accountability Office said the missing persons mission "is being undermined by longstanding leadership weakness."
The trigger for Tuesday's violence in the Ukrainian capitol of Kiev was a refusal by some lawmakers to debate changes to the constitution that would have restricted the powers of President Yanukovich; and, a sharp decline in Minnesota's moose population has left scientists baffled.
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is the only known prisoner of war in Afghanistan. A new video shows him alive, but being held captive
The 95-year-old widow of Army Sergeant Joseph Gantt was finally able to say her goodbyes after more than six decades of waiting for him to return from the Korean War
The 85-year-old American tourist and veteran of the Korean war, Merrill Newman, who was held captive in North Korea since October is now on his way home
Sen. John McCain says he wouldn't have returned from Vietnam without the help of Colonel Bud Day
The United States and the Afghan Taliban may be close to a deal
The Taliban said they will free him in exchange for five senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict.
The Constitution says nothing about criminal history in its very few qualifications for being president.
For the first time, a judge will consider whether a former president should be put behind bars for a felony conviction.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Chad Daybell was convicted in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
Chief Justice John Roberts rejected request from Senate Democrats to meet on Supreme Court ethics issues amid Alito flag flap.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in the "hush-money" trial in New York.
Soon after Sen. Bob Menendez began dating his wife, Nadine, she was asking for favors related to Egypt, according to their messages.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Alabama plans to execute death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Here's what to consider if you're graduating from college this year and plan to look for your first job.
Here's what to consider if you're graduating from college this year and plan to look for your first job.
Government is suing South Korean auto giant for employing child on an assembly line operating sheet metal machines.
Here's what the company had to say about its portion sizes and portioning instructions to store workers.
Feds say they've shuttered global operation that allowed cybercriminals to engage in large-scale fraud and other crimes.
The adult bed rails pose "a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation," consumer safety agency warns.
Former President Donald Trump has been convicted in his "hush money" trial in New York, with a jury returning a guilty verdict on all 34 counts.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in the "hush-money" trial in New York.
Soon after Sen. Bob Menendez began dating his wife, Nadine, she was asking for favors related to Egypt, according to their messages.
Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his Manhattan criminal trial.
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The health centers' lifeblood is revenue received from Medicaid, the state-federal subsidized health coverage for people with low incomes or disabilities.
Are you aware of the impact food has on your dental health? Dental experts share some tips on food to be aware of and how to protect your teeth from damage.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
President Joe Biden has partially lifted a ban on Ukraine's use of U.S.-provided weapons for strikes inside Russia, officials say.
The U.S.-led Flintlock operation is meant to help African forces combat terrorism - and African leaders resist "instant gratification" from Moscow.
The chairman of South Korea's sprawling SK Group was ordered to pay his wife $1 billion in cash in the country's largest ever divorce settlement.
The initiative would involve Greece and Italy welcoming migrants processed at immigration offices the U.S. set up last year in four Latin American countries.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
Palace officials say Princess Kate will sit out the Colonel's Review, but King Charles, still undergoing cancer treatment, will attend a parade later in June.
The Framus Hootenanny 12-string acoustic guitar was used by the Beatles' John Lennon and George Harrison.
"The bride looked gorgeous and Jake is as happy as can be," Jon Bon Jovi said.
Albert S. Ruddy, who won Oscars for "The Godfather" and "Million-Dollar Baby" and helped create TV's "Hogan's Heroes," died Saturday.
A venue issued an apology after actor Richard Dreyfuss made allegedly sexist and homophobic comments at a "Jaws" event on Saturday.
Australia is investigating a potential Ticketmaster data breach affecting over half a billion users. Those behind the attack are said to be offering the data for $500,000 on the dark web. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga brings us the latest details.
A notorious cybercriminal group claims to have stolen personal data for 560 million Ticketmaster users. Here's what to know.
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.
The world's first wooden satellite has been built by Japanese researchers who said their tiny cuboid craft is scheduled to be carried into space on a SpaceX rocket in September.
Some school districts are turning to technology like artificial intelligence to help tackle major bus driver shortages. A school district in Colorado shows how their system could become a model nationwide.
Can the climate crisis be won as temperatures soar, oceans rise and air quality deteriorates? Former presidential candidate Tom Steyer thinks it can. The climate investor joins "America Decides" to discuss his new book "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War."
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Turbulence on flights has been increasing, and climate change could be one of the reasons why. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains how the human-caused phenomenon affects the flight path.
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
A jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts Thursday in his New York criminal trial. Trump slammed the jury's decision as a "disgrace" and vowed to fight the verdict. Scott MacFarlane, Robert Costa and Cyrus Vance Jr. join with analysis.
Alabama plans to execute death row inmate Jamie Mills by lethal injection on Thursday. He was convicted in 2007 of murdering an elderly couple in 2004.
Chad Daybell, the man accused of murdering his first wife and his current wife's two children, was found guilty Thursday of all charges against him in an Idaho court. Daybell faces the death penalty for the murders. CBS News' Carter Evans and Jessica Levinson report.
Chad Daybell was convicted in the deaths of his first wife, Tammy Daybell, and two of his second wife Lori Vallow's children, Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan.
A federal grand jury could soon hear from Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers, according to reports, after Homeland Security agents searched the rap mogul's Los Angeles and Miami area homes in March. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Scientists used decades-old images to track changes on the planet's surface.
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
President Biden's campaign released a statement after former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts in his "hush money" trial. "Donald Trump has always mistakenly believed he would never face consequences for breaking the law for his own personal gain," the statement from campaign spokesperson Michael Tyler read. "...Convicted felon or not, Trump will be the Republican nominee for president." CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
The Biden administration is planning to resettle some migrants from four Latin American countries in Italy and Greece, CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has learned. The plan is meant to curtail illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A jury convicted former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts Thursday in his New York criminal trial. Trump slammed the jury's decision as a "disgrace" and vowed to fight the verdict. Scott MacFarlane, Robert Costa and Cyrus Vance Jr. join with analysis.
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday the agency is holding Boeing accountable to address safety issues. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said Boeing developed a new safety proposal in the wake of a door plug blowing out of an Alaska Airlines flight in January. Niraj Chokshi, a transportation reporter with the New York Times, joins CBS News with more details.
The jury in former President Donald Trump's "hush money" trial in New York has found him guilty on all 34 counts, making him the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime. CBS News has the latest on the historic trial.