Former defense chief Mark Esper sues Pentagon over memoir redactions
Esper, who wrote about his time as Trump's Secretary of Defense, claims redactions demanded by the Pentagon after an "unusual" delay infringe on his constitutional rights.
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Powell remembered as groundbreaking figure
Colin Powell died from COVID-19 complications at age 84 amid a battle with the blood cancer multiple myeloma and other underlying conditions. Powell was the first Black secretary of state and also a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver reports on his life and legacy, and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss what people will remember the most about Powell.
Here's what we know about the 13 U.S. service members killed in Kabul
The suicide bombing also left 18 U.S. service members and scores of Afghans wounded.
Here's how to help Afghan refugees
Organizations across the globe are working to address Afghanistan's growing humanitarian emergency. Here's how you can get involved.
Austin mandates COVID-19 vaccination for all service members
Austin had said earlier this month that he'd require service members to be vaccinated either upon FDA approval or by mid-September with a waiver from Biden.
Service members receive mental health resources as U.S. exits Afghanistan
"These are difficult days for those who lost loved ones in Afghanistan and those who carry the wounds of war," Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday.
How the military can address sex assault
A RAND Corporation report suggests ways the U.S. military can address sexual assault and harassment in its ranks. Senior behavioral and social scientist Joie Acosta joins CBSN AM to discuss the report.
Donald Rumsfeld has died at 88
Donald Rumsfeld, the two-time defense secretary who led the Pentagon through the 9/11 terror attack and into the long and costly Iraq War, has died, his family said in a statement. He was 88.
Former Defense Dept. official on Capitol riot
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Ryan Goodman, a former special counsel for the U.S. Defense Department, points out what we learned and did not learn from FBI Director Christopher Wray's recent congressional testimony. He spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss what he thinks the FBI should do going forward to prevent another attack like the one on January 6.
Government report unable to explain source of many UFOs
The government is expected to release its report on unidentified aerial phenomena this month.
Pentagon inspector general to audit department's actions on UFOs
In April, the Defense Department confirmed the authenticity of different Navy videos showing objects described as a "sphere," "acorn," "pyramid" and "metallic blimp."
Pentagon halts border wall construction paid for with defense funds
In 2019, the Trump administration used Defense Department cash for border wall projects when Congress refused to fund them.
Docs show lead up to Capitol riot response
The internal watchdog for the U.S. Capitol police will appear in a highly-anticipated congressional hearing Thursday. Meanwhile, an internal Defense Department timeline obtained by CBS News reveals new details about the lead-up to the January 6 riot. Catherine Herridge reports.
Pentagon establishes working group to counter extremism in the ranks
At least 37 current or former military members were arrested in relation to the attack on the Capitol on January 6.
Pentagon announces new policies on transgender troops
The updated policies come on Trans Day of Visibility.
White House responding to southern border
Vice President Harris will lead an effort to work with Mexico and Central American countries to stem the flow of migrants to the southern border. Meanwhile, journalists were offered limited access to a border facility housing migrant children Thursday. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joins CBSN AM with the latest from El Paso.
D.C. National Guard chief says Pentagon took hours to send troops to Capitol
Major General William Walker, commanding general of the D.C. National Guard, testified before senators on the January 6 assault on the Capitol.
Pentagon releases report on sexual assault in military academies
The division did not conduct the prevalence survey for the 2019-2020 academic year because in-person instruction ended.
Defense Secretary launches effort to address extremism in ranks
The Pentagon was stunned to find that veterans and active-duty service members were among those involved in the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January.
Biden to lift transgender military ban
The Biden administration is expected to repeal the ban on transgender Americans from serving in the military, multiple people informed of the decision told CBS News. The announcement is expected as soon as Monday. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Hearings start for Biden's cabinet nominees
The Senate is kicking off a series of high-stakes confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Joe Biden's top cabinet nominees. Lawmakers will question his picks to lead the Departments of State, Treasury, Homeland Security and Defense along with the director of national intelligence. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN from Wilmington, Delaware with more on the hearings, the upcoming impeachment trial and the new administration's expected first moves.
National Guard sending 20,000 troops to D.C.
Thousands of troops are guarding the Capitol as the Defense Department warns that the threat level for violence is very high ahead of President-elect Biden's inauguration. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Biden: Trump officials obstructing transition
President-elect Joe Biden accused Trump officials at the Defense Department and the Office of Management and Budget of obstructing the transfer of power. Paula Reid reports.
How did SolarWinds hack go undetected?
The massive data breach of the software company SolarWinds, which left government agencies like the Treasury and Defense departments vulnerable to suspected Russian hackers, went undetected for at least nine months. Hitesh Shesh, president and CEO of the cybersecurity threat detection company Vectra, joins CBSN to discuss what we know so far.
Official takes responsibility for "miscommunication" on COVID-19 vaccine
"Please accept my personal apologies if this was disruptive to your decision-making," said Army General Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed.
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Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
It happened the day after an aide to ex-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told the panel Cipollone pushed back on Trump's efforts to go to the Capitol on January 6.
Ketanji Brown Jackson to be sworn in as Supreme Court justice today
Jackson will be sworn in on Thursday at noon, when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
Arrest warrant for woman who accused Emmett Till found nearly 70 years later in basement
Emmett Till's relatives say they want Carolyn Bryant Donham brought to justice.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Woman shot in head and killed while pushing baby stroller in NYC
The suspect remains at large. The child wasn't hurt. No motive was known.
Judge clears Trump of contempt in New York fraud investigation
The judge had demanded affidavits from dozens of Trump Organization employees and attorneys, and Trump himself is scheduled to be deposed next month.
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The other Manchin in D.C.: Gayle Manchin and her work for Appalachia
"I'm probably one of the few people in the world that doesn't think of 'politics' as a dirty word," Gayle Manchin said.
These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
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Salmonella found in world's biggest chocolate plant
It's run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut, in Belgium. Production's been stopped. The company says it's unlikely any contaminated chocolate has made it to store shelves.
These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
Why data privacy is a concern in the wake of Roe reversal
With abortion now illegal or severely restricted in half of U.S. states, Big Tech companies face calls to limit tracking.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
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The other Manchin in D.C.: Gayle Manchin and her work for Appalachia
"I'm probably one of the few people in the world that doesn't think of 'politics' as a dirty word," Gayle Manchin said.
Former Jan. 6 panel investigator launches run for Missouri Senate seat
John F. Wood will need to collect 10,000 signatures by Aug. 1 to get on the ballot.
Florida may be "last oasis" for abortion in the South — but a 15-week ban looms
The 15-week ban is slated to go into effect on Friday — but several groups are challenging the law.
Convicted leaker Reality Winner asks Biden for a pardon
Winner spent four years in prison for leaking a top-secret document in 2017.
Rep. Jamie Raskin defends Hutchinson's Jan. 6 testimony
An attorney for Cassidy Hutchinson, who gave blockbuster testimony before the House Jan. 6 committee on Tuesday, said she "stands by all of the testimony she provided yesterday."
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These U.S. companies are covering travel costs for abortions
Bellwethers from finance, technology and retail industries are bankrolling workers who need to access reproductive services.
State abortion bans face legal challenges
Last week's Supreme Court decision which struck down Roe v. Wade has left a patchwork of state laws, and created confusion about where women can go for an abortion. As Omar Villafranca reports, many are going to Florida.
Abortion pill: Can women in anti-abortion states still get it?
Here's what to know about access to "medication abortion" following the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
FDA warns against baby neck floats after death and hospitalization
Products marketed for water therapy can lead to death or serious injury in infants with special needs, agency says.
U.S. officials announce more steps to combat monkeypox outbreak
U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
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Putin fires back, says Western leaders would look "disgusting" topless
At the G7 summit in Spain, several mocked the famous photo of the bare-chested Russian president riding a horse.
Salmonella found in world's biggest chocolate plant
It's run by Swiss giant Barry Callebaut, in Belgium. Production's been stopped. The company says it's unlikely any contaminated chocolate has made it to store shelves.
Ben & Jerry's to return to West Bank as Unilever sells Israeli assets
Sale means brand will return to Israel and West Bank — with or without Vermont ice cream maker's support.
Journalist killed, daughter wounded while leaving house in Mexico
He is the 12th journalist killed this year in the country.
Lone surviving attacker from 2015 Paris attacks sentenced to life in prison
The court found that his explosives vest malfunctioned, dismissing his argument that he ditched the vest because he decided not to follow through with his attack.
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Mira Sorvino reflects on her career
Actress Mira Sorvino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her movie, "Most Guys Are Losers," her career and why "Romy" from “Romy and Michele's High School Reunion” is one of her favorite roles.
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James Corden brings "The Late Late Show" to London for the last time
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," the late night host talks personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
James Corden on leaving "The Late Late Show"
Having risen from relative obscurity in the U.S. to blowing up the internet with his "Carpool Karaoke," James Corden talks about personal highlights, and why he's leaving.
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Instagram, Facebook ban abortion pill posts after Roe ruling
Memes and status updates explaining how women can legally obtain abortion pills in the mail have surged on the platforms.
Mark Cuban on new pharmacy website
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new online pharmacy's goals of disrupting the prescription drug industry and providing low-cost generic drugs.
Hackers swipe $100 million from blockchain bridge Harmony
Attack is the third major theft this year involving services that help users trade crypto across different blockchains.
Yelp to shut 3 offices, saying the "future of work" is remote
Employees at the online review company used less than 2% of its office space in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.
Alexa will soon be able to speak to you in your relative's voice
Alexa will have the ability to mimic a voice – even your dead relative's – by using just minute of audio and learning from it.
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West seeing "biblical" explosions of Mormon crickets and grasshoppers
Drought and warming temperatures - conditions favored by the insects - have fanned the outbreaks.
World's largest bacterium found in Caribbean swamp
Most bacteria are microscopic, but this one is so big it can be seen with the naked eye.
Scientists probe Japan's remarkable COVID success in hunt for new vaccine
While many factors likely boosted Japan's COVID resilience, researchers say a possible cellular-level advantage could help them create a new weapon against the virus.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
350,000 trout to be euthanized in California amid bacterial outbreak
Symptoms of the infection in fish include "bulging eyes, lethargic or erratic swimming and increased mortality," officials said.
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Five years after her brother's murder, one Chicago woman learns justice will never come
Chicago Police have low arrest rates, but higher rates for cleared or closed cases. We dig into what's behind those numbers.
Manhunt on for gunman who shot and wounded 2 deputies in Alabama
One of the wounded deputies is in critical condition.
2 men arrested in deadly migrant smuggling case could face the death penalty
At least 53 people died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer, officials said, describing the deadliest migrant smuggling case in U.S. history.
U.S. homicide clearance rate at all-time low
CBS News is launching a new investigative series that looks at the disturbing rise in unsolved murder cases nationwide. CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports, and CBS News investigative data journalist Christopher Hacker joins Lana Zak to discuss more on the findings.
R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison
R&B star R. Kelly was facing 25 years in prison when he was sentenced Wednesday in a federal sex trafficking case in New York.
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SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
NASA delays Psyche asteroid mission
Depending on the results of an independent review, budget impacts and other factors, the Psyche mission could face cancellation.
NASA, SpaceX to assess potential Starship threat to Crew Dragon pad
An early Super Heavy-Starship failure could disrupt SpaceX astronaut fights to space station.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
If you work in one of these industries, you already know the risks.
The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson swearing in on tap
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as a Supreme Court associate justice at noon -- just when Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. Emmett Till’s family is demanding an arrest - after an unserved warrant was found 66 years later, charging Carolyn Bryant Donham in his 1955 kidnapping. And pack patience for any July 4 travel. Besides flights being canceled all week -- AAA says road travel is expected to hit an all-time high.
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