103-year-old WWII veteran gets the recognition he deserves
Peter Fantasia was captured and spent six months as a prisoner of war in 1944 while serving as an Army medic in France,
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Vietnam War veteran missing for 51 years finally laid to rest
Rich "Tito" Lannom's remains were discovered last September
Pilot who went missing in Vietnam will finally be laid to rest
In 1968, Rich Lannom's plane never returned from a combat mission. But his wife Charlotte never gave up hope of finding him
Two individuals to be identified this month from Korean War remains
On "The Takeout" this week, Director of Defense for POW and MIA Accounting Agency Kelly McKeague said "in the next week," two individuals will be identified from remains repatriated from North Korea
Former POW remembers McCain
When John McCain is laid to rest on Sunday, the pallbearers will include former prisoner of war John Fer. He shared a cell block in Vietnam with McCain. Fer shared his memories with "CBS This Morning" co-anchor John Dickerson.
McCain's Vietnam cellmate remembers senator
John Fer, a retired Air Force colonel and former prisoner of war, shared a cellblock with Sen. John McCain in Vietnam. "CBS This Morning" co-host John Dickerson spoke with Fer about his reaction to McCain's death and what then-candidate Donald Trump said about the senator on the campaign trail.
Fellow POW remembers being imprisoned with John McCain in Vietnam
When John McCain is laid to rest, one of the pallbearers will be a former prisoner of war who shared a cell block with McCain in Vietnam
Fellow POW with McCain tells of their enduring friendship
Retired U.S. Marine lieutenant colonel and former Federal Trade Commissioner Orson Swindle, of Morrison, Colorado, recalls worst, best of times
Vietnamese pay tribute to John McCain
People leave flowers, pay respects at U.S. Embassy and memorial where late U.S. airman became a prisoner of war
GOP lawmaker, war hero dies at age 81
Arizona Sen. John McCain died Saturday night after a 13 month battle with brain cancer. Doug Wead, presidential historian, interviewed the senator multiple times. He joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss how McCain's experience in the military impacted his time in politics.
"War is wretched beyond description": John McCain's greatest quotes
McCain was at times bitingly funny, ruthlessly self-deprecating, and eloquently patriotic
NJ man admits lying about being a POW for gifts
Robert Guidi concocted an intricate story of bravery -- including receiving the Purple Heart -- to attract valuable donations
Family shares story of American POW killed by Hiroshima blast
Twelve POWs were being held captive inside a police station in Hiroshima, Japan when America detonated the first atomic bomb
The way it was: Today in history
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on March 17, including American POWs returning home and filming "Gone with the Wind"
WWII vet, 96, returns to site of captivity in Japan
Former prisoner of war shot down over Japanese village and interrogated by military says there is "nothing to forgive"
How to listen to "Serial" season 2
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Report: Taliban offers to hand over captive U.S. soldier
The Taliban said they will free him in exchange for five senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay
Hostage Bowe Bergdahl's dad: "Diplomacy is long overdue"
The United States and the Afghan Taliban may be close to a deal
McCain remembers former POW and cellmate in emotional tribute
Sen. John McCain says he wouldn't have returned from Vietnam without the help of Colonel Bud Day
Attorney: Army officer weighs in on jail time for Bergdahl
Bowe Bergdahl's lawyer reveals what he says Army officer is recommending after reviewing evidence against ex-Taliban captive
U.S. intercepts new videos of soldier held captive
Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is the only known prisoner of war in Afghanistan. A new video shows him alive, but being held captive
Korean War veteran laid to rest after six decades
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
North Korea releases detained U.S. veteran
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
Calendar: Week of September 14
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Unapologetic Trump won't back down from McCain controversy
Trump explains why he won't say sorry for comments about John McCain's military service; instead says McCain owes his supporters an apology
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Iran vows to fight on as Trump says ceasefire is "on life support"
President Trump is expected to encourage China to pressure Iran into making a deal to end the war when he visits Beijing later this week and meets with President Xi Jinping.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
2 injured after gunman opens fire on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, authorities say
A gunman who opened fire at cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Monday afternoon was shot by a responding State Police trooper and a civilian.
CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Trump approves plan to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary
Marty Makary has served as Food and Drug Administration commissioner since March 2025.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
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Texas sheriff says 7th body could be tied to shipping container deaths
The body of a seventh person was located Monday nearly 150 miles north of a Union Pacific rail yard in Laredo, where six bodies were discovered on Sunday afternoon.
Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
Why hantavirus is not like COVID, according to infectious disease experts
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
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Trump proposes gas tax holiday, but savings may be limited
Suspending the federal gas tax would have a modest impact on fuel prices, while also requiring congressional approval.
ChatGPT developer sued over FSU shooting: "They planned this shooting together"
The family of one of the victims in last year's deadly mass shooting at Florida State University accused ChatGPT developer OpenAI of enabling the suspect leading up to the attack.
Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
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Trump says he aims to suspend gas tax "for a period of time"
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Fed unlikely to cut interest rates until 2027, Bank of America says
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
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Supreme Court clears path for Alabama to redraw congressional map
The Supreme Court set aside lower court decisions that had blocked the state from using a congressional map drawn by Republicans in 2023 that contained one majority-Black district.
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court to restore its congressional map that aimed to give Democrats an edge in the midterms, days after it was blocked by the state's highest court.
Supreme Court continues to temporarily maintain mail access to abortion pill
Justice Samuel Alito extended an administrative stay that maintained access to mifepristone through the mail.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
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Americans from hantavirus ship quarantining
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
NIH director on hantavirus risk
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health and acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil about what risks hantavirus poses to the U.S. public.
CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
Why hantavirus is not like COVID, according to infectious disease experts
Infectious disease experts have sought to reassure people that the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak poses very low risks to the wider public.
Why Americans from the hantavirus-stricken ship were taken to Omaha
Most of the Americans who were on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
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CDC leader says hantavirus not "a five-alarm fire bell"
Jay Bhattacharya, the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CBS News that the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently from COVID.
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Mediator Pakistan allowed Iran to park military aircraft on its airfields
The effort potentially shielded Iranian aircraft from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter.
Elon Musk and other CEOs invited to be in Trump's delegation to China
Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other high-powered business leaders have been invited to be a part of the U.S. delegation traveling to China this week.
Cartel figure detained as officials recover drugs, guns and 7 tigers
Authorities said they seized unidentified narcotics, cash, 10 guns, 11 vehicles, six motorcycles — and seven tigers.
Iran hangs grad student accused of spying for the CIA
Erfan Shakourzadeh, 29, was hanged after being convicted for allegedly collaborating with the CIA and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, Iran's judiciary said.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Annette Bening talks "Dutton Ranch"
Annette Bening talks about starring in the "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch," why she wanted to play her character and learning to ride a horse for the role.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued over movie
Inspired by a true story, Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers as they discover more than $20 million of cartel cash during a drug raid and reveals corruption within the department. But now the real-life officers involved in the raid are suing Damon and Affleck through their production company. Carter Evans reports.
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Martin Short: Facing tragedy with joy
When you learn what Martin Short has endured in his private life, as captured in the hilarious and heartbreaking documentary "Marty: Life Is Short," the comedian's irrepressibly sunny attitude is all the more astonishing.
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Online learning platform Canvas hacked
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Canvas back online after cyberattack hit learning platform for U.S. schools
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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.
Here's how AI can help with retirement planning, and where it struggles
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Google unveils screenless Fitbit
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
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What's in the released UFO files?
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Trump: UFO files released for transparency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
"The Age of Disclosure" director on UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
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Gymnast speaks out about alleged abuse by coach
Years after USA Gymnastics was rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts, a gymnast alleges another coach abused her as a child because warnings went unheeded. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
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School principal reflects on stopping shooter
Kirk Moore, an Oklahoma high school principal, took a bullet tackling a gunman in his school's lobby. He told CBS News what he did was "just instinct" and said he didn't even realize he'd been shot at first. Matt Gutman has more.
Palisades fire suspect appears in court
The man accused of starting last year's catastrophic Palisades Fire in Los Angeles appeared in court Monday. Prosecutors said the suspect admired Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Carter Evans has more.
Cole Allen's lawyers challenge D.C. attorneys
The lawyers for the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents' Dinner are seeking to disqualify top prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office from the case. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.
Cole Allen pleads not guilty to all charges
Cole Allen, the suspected White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter, pleaded not guilty to all charges on Monday. Allen's lawyers are seeking to disqualify all U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C., office from the case, including the District of Columbia's Jeanine Pirro and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has more.
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
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Trump pushes for pause on federal gas tax
President Trump told CBS News exclusively on Monday that he wants to suspend the federal gas tax to give Americans some relief at the pump as the war with Iran continues. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Americans from hantavirus ship quarantining
The 18 Americans who were aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have returned to the U.S. and are now in quarantine. One remains in the biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center after testing positive. Ian Lee has more.
Gymnast speaks out about alleged abuse by coach
Years after USA Gymnastics was rocked by the scandal of Larry Nassar, the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts, a gymnast alleges another coach abused her as a child because warnings went unheeded. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
SCOTUS clears way for Alabama's new House map
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a mandate in Alabama requiring the state to use a congressional map with two majority-Black districts. Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Riley joins to discuss his opposition to "racial gerrymandering."
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School principal reflects on stopping shooter
Kirk Moore, an Oklahoma high school principal, took a bullet tackling a gunman in his school's lobby. He told CBS News what he did was "just instinct" and said he didn't even realize he'd been shot at first. Matt Gutman has more.