Remains of World War II POW buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Arthur Barrett, a Vermont native, was among thousands of service members captured and held at prisoner of war camps.
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LGBTQ+ vets sue Pentagon over discriminatory discharges
The class action lawsuit claims the Pentagon's failure to correct "ongoing discrimination" represents a violation of constitutional rights.
UFO whistleblower: Nonhuman "biologics" found
Former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower David Grusch told House lawmakers Wednesday that he had interviewed government officials who had direct knowledge of aircraft with "nonhuman" origins, and that so-called "biologics" were recovered from some craft. Grusch, who served for 14 years as an intelligence officer in the Air Force and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, appeared before the House Oversight Committee's national security subcommittee alongside two former fighter pilots who had firsthand experience with unidentified aerial phenomena.
Latest on Capitol Hill with recess ahead
Congressional lawmakers are preparing to break for their monthlong August recess Thursday night, but the Senate is still hammering out details on the bill that will set Pentagon policy. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on that and other top stories from Capitol Hill.
Don Bacon discusses Trump target letter
Reaction from Capitol Hill is pouring in following former President Donald Trump's social media post saying he's been informed by special counsel Jack Smith that he is a target of the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined "America Decides" to discuss the target letter and the fight over controversial amendments in the defense spending bill.
29,000+ military vets kicked out over sexuality denied honorable discharge
The new data, shared exclusively with CBS News, covers the years from 1980 until the federal courts lifted the ban against gay and lesbian service members in 2010.
Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers leaker, dies at age 92
Daniel Ellsberg copied and leaked documents that revealed secret details of U.S. strategy in the Vietnam War that became known as the Pentagon Papers.
Chinese fighter jet harassed U.S. Air Force spy plane
The pilot of the Chinese jet performed an "unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance plane May 26, the Pentagon said.
Inside the government agency working to identify fallen service members
At the Department of Defense, one division works to bring home tens of thousands of unidentified soldiers.
Senators urge Pentagon to investigate price gouging by military contractors after 60 Minutes report
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Department of Defense to launch an investigation into longstanding price gouging by defense contractors.
How the Pentagon falls victim to price gouging by military contractors
Almost half of the Department of Defense's massive budget will go to defense contractors. Experts in the field say those contractors are overcharging the Pentagon.
Weapons contractors hitting Pentagon with inflated prices
A six-month 60 Minutes investigation found the nation's defense budget is plagued by a military supply chain rife with price gouging.
Talks continue as debt limit deadline looms
Talks continue Tuesday between President Biden and congressional leaders as the June 1 federal debt limit deadline looms. This comes as the Office of Management and Budget says proposed cuts from House Republicans would cut at least 30% of all areas outside Defense, the Veterans Affairs department and Homeland Security. Weijia Jiang reports.
Hearing held for suspect in Pentagon docs leak
A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman charged with leaking troves of highly classified U.S. military secrets appeared in federal court Thursday for a detention hearing. In new court documents, prosecutors said that rifles and AK-style weapons were found in Jack Teixeira's bedroom. Catherine Herridge has more.
Air Force suspends leaders of alleged Pentagon leaker's intelligence unit
Jack Teixeira of Massachusetts is accused of leaking hundreds of classified Pentagon documents.
Pentagon considers sending contingent of troops to Port Sudan to help Americans
After evacuating U.S. diplomats and their families over the weekend, the Pentagon is examining options to help the remaining U.S. citizens in Sudan who wish to leave.
U.S. tracking more than 650 potential UFOs, official says
The sightings are concentrated off the East Coast and West Coast of the U.S., in the Middle East and in the area of the South China Sea.
Lawmakers briefed on Pentagon documents leak
Lawmakers received a closed-door briefing Wednesday from top intelligence officials on the leak of classified Pentagon documents. Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested and charged under the Espionage Act last week in the case. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses lawmakers' reaction to the leak.
U.S. Space Force takes on next frontier
The newest branch of the armed forces in the U.S. is ready for the challenges that lie ahead in space. Maj. Gen. John M. Olson joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss how the Space Force is preparing to take on threats from China and Russia, and how they're using AI and machine learning to advance security.
Investigation into leaked Pentagon documents
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the probe into classified Pentagon documents leaked online is making progress. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis about the lessons learned from this leak.
Classified documents access tightened
Following a leak of sensitive, classified Pentagon information, the number of people with access to some information has been cut back. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is working on smoothing over ties with allies whose information may have been compromised. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the latest.
FBI leads leak investigation as Pentagon narrows access to classified documents
One official thinks the investigation could move quickly because the universe of suspects appears at this point not to be that large.
How Pentagon leak may affect war in Ukraine
U.S. officials warn the leaked Pentagon documents circulating online could have serious ramifications for the war in Ukraine. CBS News anchor Lana Zak spoke with foreign correspondent Holly Williams about the potential impact.
Pentagon searching for source of leaked documents
The Defense Department is still trying to determine how apparent classified documents managed to leak on social media. The documents purport to show top-secret information on the war in Ukraine and other parts of the world. Catherine Herridge has more.
Biden administration doesn't know extent of Pentagon document leak
NSC spokesman John Kirby said the administration doesn't know whether the national security threat has been contained.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8B, but his company hasn't always agreed
Trump might think Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8 billion, but in 2020, his own company said the Palm Beach appraiser was right. That year, the county valued Mar-a-Lago at $27 million.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, report says
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
Conservative donors ramp up efforts to urge Youngkin to run for president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Costa, that if Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin were to run, "I believe he would draw serious support and be a strong candidate."
House Republicans outline basis for Biden impeachment inquiry in first hearing
Top Republicans outlined their view of the factual and legal basis for an impeachment inquiry into President Biden in a 30-page memo.
1 wounded in shooting at protest over statue of Spanish conquistador
The shooting occurred during a protest over a plan to redisplay a statue of controversial Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico.
Tropical Storm Philippe and Tropical Storm Rina could merge, NHC says
Track forecasts for Philippe and Rina were uncertain as forecasters noted the two tropical storms could potentially "interact."
Cantaloupes sold in 19 states recalled due to risk of salmonella
Eagle Produce, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is doing a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupe after the fruits were tested in a distribution center by the FDA.
Trump asks to delay deadlines in special counsel's election interference case
Trump's attorneys have urged Judge Chutkan to move the deadline for pretrial motions by two months — to Dec. 9, 2023, citing "novel and complex legal issues" involved in the case.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
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GOP-led House committees subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
1 wounded in shooting at protest over statue of Spanish conquistador
The shooting occurred during a protest over a plan to redisplay a statue of controversial Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico.
Missing Kansas cat found in Colorado and reunited with owners after 3 years
The unlikely reunion happened when an animal shelter in Durango, Colorado, worked to track down the microchipped cat's owner after finding her on a road in a nearby town.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
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Tesla sued by EEOC for allegedly racist and hostile work environment
Black workers were called "boy" and "monkey," a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit claims.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8B, but his company hasn't always agreed
Trump might think Mar-a-Lago is worth $1.8 billion, but in 2020, his own company said the Palm Beach appraiser was right. That year, the county valued Mar-a-Lago at $27 million.
Yelp sues Texas to keep crisis pregnancy center description labels
Yelp is suing to defend how it labels crisis pregnancy centers to indicate that they do not provide abortions.
After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
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GOP-led House committees subpoena Hunter Biden and James Biden
House Republicans subpoenaed the personal and business banking records of President Biden's son and brother.
Democratic officials urge leaders to denounce No Labels in internal email
"We need to do everything we can to stop this effort NOW, and not wait until they name a ticket and this becomes a runaway train," a Democratic Party official in Utah said in an email obtained by CBS News.
China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
Rep. Peltola's husband was hauling moose meat, antlers when plane crashed
Eugene Peltola Jr. died when his plane ferrying moose meat and antlers crashed shortly after takeoff in Alaska on Sept. 12.
Conservative donors ramp up efforts to urge Youngkin to run for president
Former Attorney General Bill Barr told Costa, that if Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin were to run, "I believe he would draw serious support and be a strong candidate."
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After pharmacists walk out, CVS vows to improve working conditions
CVS Health pharmacists are being run ragged by insufficient staff and corporate quotas that jeopardize patient safety, protest organizers claim.
COVID vaccine during pregnancy helps protect newborns, new study finds
The findings are just the latest to show benefits from COVID vaccination during pregnancy.
Who polices cross-market hospital mergers? States differ on answers.
Hospitals are merging across separate markets within states, resulting in higher patient bills with no improvement in care, evidence shows.
FDA panel votes against experimental ALS treatment pushed by patients
Federal health advisors voted 17-1 against an experimental treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease dubbed NurOwn, although the FDA is not bound by the vote.
Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.
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China investing heavily in disinformation, surveillance, says new report
China "appears to have calculated that it can more aggressively pursue its interests via information manipulation," a new State Department report says.
"Critical state": Swiss glaciers lose 10% of their volume in 2 years
Switzerland's alpine glaciers have lost as much ice in 2 years as they did in the 30 leading up to 1990, a sign of the climate's "critical state," one scientist says.
Police raids across Germany as decades-old neo-Nazi group is banned
Germany's Interior Minister called Artgemeinschaft "deeply racist and antisemitic" and accused it of trying "to raise new enemies of the constitution."
Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Taiwan unveils 1st domestically made submarine amid tension with China
Taiwan touts "self-reliant national defense policy" as it unveils first domestically-made submarine, while China says the island is "over-rating itself."
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A look back at one of the most iconic photographs in hip-hop history
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem.
Recalling one of the most iconic photos in music
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem for what would be one of the most iconic moments in music history. Jericka Duncan has more.
Actor Michael Gambon dies at 82
Acclaimed British actor Michael Gambon, known to millions for playing the character of Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has died at the age of 82 after contracting pneumonia.
Top 10 internet creators, according to Forbes
Forbes has released its list of top creators – 50 internet personalities who have earned an estimated $700 million combined. Here's how much the top 10 earned.
Ed Sheeran "pre-looked" at couple getting married before crashing wedding
Ed Sheeran is gearing up for the release of his latest album, "Autumn Variations," which is set to drop on Friday.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT gets new advancements
ChatGPT has become even more advanced in its ability to inform and interact with users. OpenAI confirmed Wednesday the artificial intelligence-powered system can now browse the internet to provide users with the most up-to-date information when previously it only used data up to September 2021. OpenAI also announced this week that ChatGPT can now "see, hear, and speak" with users through newly rolled-out features. Kyle Wiggers, senior enterprise reporter at TechCrunch, joined CBS News to talk about the updates.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
Google antitrust trial enters third week
The government's antitrust case against Google is now entering its third week, but efforts by the tech giant to close off testimony to the public are raising questions about transparency in the Justice Department's biggest monopoly trial in more than 20 years. Nico Grant, a technology reporter at the New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the case.
GameStop appoints Chewy founder Ryan Cohen as chief executive
The billionaire will not receive compensation for serving as the company's president, CEO and chairman, GameStop said.
Meta rolls out new AI, VR technologies
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant's developer conference Wednesday, saying the company is focused on virtual and augmented reality as well as artificial intelligence technologies. Notable new additions include an AI personal assistant people can interact with using any of Meta's messaging apps. Will Knight, senior writer at Wired, joined CBS News to discuss the conference and what happened to Threads.
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Family looking for lost earring instead finds Viking-era burial treasures
The family was looking for a lost gold earring in their garden, but instead they found artifacts dating back more than 1,000 years, officials said.
Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
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Feds: Man hauled more than 30 pounds of fentanyl through NYC subway
Investigators say they've uncovered yet another drug mill in the Bronx, again involving fentanyl.
1 wounded in shooting at protest over statue of Spanish conquistador
The shooting occurred during a protest over a plan to redisplay a statue of controversial Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico.
New Mexico protester shot; suspect arrested
A suspect has been arrested in a shooting that wounded a protester Thursday in Española, New Mexico. The protest was against a planned monument for a Spanish conquistador.
Feds: Man carried 40 pounds of fentanyl on subway
A suspect accused of running a drug mill out of a Bronx apartment was arrested Tuesday after authorities said he rode on the New York City subway with 40 pounds of fentanyl. Lilia Luciano has more.
Suspect captured in murder of Baltimore tech CEO
A convicted felon and registered sex offender suspected in the Baltimore murder earlier this week of Pava LaPere, a co-founder and CEO for the tech company EcoMap, was captured Wednesday at a train station outside Baltimore, authorities said. Nicole Sganga has the latest.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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Crime scene photos: NYC sledgehammer attack
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Space Tourism: The Next Great Leap | CBS Reports
In the aftermath of the Titan submersible tragedy, extreme travel has come under fresh scrutiny. But one industry stands out for both its allure and the lack of regulation protecting participants' safety: space tourism. CBS Reports explores the next great leap for humankind and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
Study: Chronic school absences on the rise
Chronic absences in U.S. schools have nearly doubled compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent Stanford University study. Professor Thomas Dee, who authored the study, joins CBS News to discuss possible causes behind the spike and what can be done about it.
GOP candidates step up attacks on Trump
Seven Republican presidential hopefuls took aim at former President Donald Trump for skipping Wednesday night's debate as they made their case for the Oval Office. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the analysis.
House GOP subpoenas Biden family bank records
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have subpoenaed the banking records of President Biden's son and brother -- Hunter and James Biden. The subpoenas request all documents or communications in the bank's possession from the beginning of 2014 to now. Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joins CBS News to unpack the move.
Recalling one of the most iconic photos in music
On a September day in 1998, 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop gathered together on a city block in Harlem for what would be one of the most iconic moments in music history. Jericka Duncan has more.