Woman who posed as sick, wounded Marine gets nearly 6 years in prison
Sarah Jane Cavanaugh used her civilian position in the Department of Veterans Affairs to fraudulently access over $250,000 in benefits and aid meant for veterans.
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U.S. military's 4 highest-ranking women speak out
Only 10 women in U.S. military history have served as four-star generals or four-star admirals, the military's highest ranks. Four of them took part in an exclusive interview with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell to discuss their experiences.
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Nichols death sparks new calls for police reform; Marine vet to challenge Hawley for Missouri Senate spot.
Three active-duty Marines charged in Jan. 6 riot
Three active-duty U.S. Marines were arrested this week on charges related to the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. Federal prosecutors said they were spotted in photos from inside the Capitol posted on Instagram.
Former U.S. fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military pilots
Duggan was classified as an "extreme high-risk restricted inmate" inside a maximum-security facility in Sydney, his lawyer said
Camp Lejeune Marine vets sue over alleged toxic water exposure
"Nobody told us anything about chemicals," said Bruno Teixeira, who is suing for damages. "But we did notice that the water did have a strange taste and smell."
Marine veterans sue over alleged toxic water
A CBS News investigation revealed some Marines may have been exposed to toxic water over a 34-year period at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Now, one Marine veteran is speaking out to CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge about his frustration with fighting the U.S. government for funds set aside for the toxic water exposure.
Ex-U.S. fighter pilot held after work in China will fight extradition
A lawyer for the pilot said he was no longer a U.S. citizen and would "vigorously" fight Washington's bid to have him extradited.
Former U.S. fighter pilot who worked in China arrested in Australia
Daniel Edmund Duggan ran a business called Top Gun Australia, which billed itself as the country's "premier adventure flight company."
White House defends putting Marines by Biden during speech decrying MAGA GOP
Biden portrayed Trump and "MAGA Republicans" as representative of "an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our Republic."
Chicago Police Department seeks to recruit Marines amid officer shortage
It's not always an easy sell given the national reckoning that followed George Floyd's death, and concerns that military training is not suitable for city streets.
U.S. fighter in Ukraine glad to see friends alive, even in Russian hands
One of the Americans still on the front lines in Ukraine's war-torn east tells CBS News that if he could talk to his captured comrades, he'd apologize to them.
Fellow Marine shares insight as 3rd U.S. vet reported missing in Ukraine
The State Department is looking into reports that two U.S. military veterans have been captured and a third, Capt. Grady Kurpasi, is missing amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Navy issues one-day pause on some flights in wake of aircraft crashes
Five Marines were killed when an MV-22 Osprey went down in the Imperial County desert.
5 Marines dead after aircraft crashes in California desert
The MV-22 Osprey, belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, went down in a desert area about 50 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Defamation suit filed against Alec Baldwin by family of fallen Marine dismissed
The case was dismissed without prejudice, which means it can be refiled and brought back to court.
Woman charged with posing as wounded Marine Corps veteran
Cavanaugh falsely claimed she was being treated for lung cancer from exposure to burn pits in war zones and inhaling particulate matter from a bomb explosion, officials say.
Marine charged in crash that killed 2 Marines and injured 17 others
The drivers and passengers of both vehicles came from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Marine commander who criticized military leaders released from brig
He still potentially faces a court martial.
An Afghan baby's harrowing escape to the U.S.
A 16-day-old girl was grabbed by an arm and passed over razor wire to a U.S. Marine at the airport in Kabul.
Biden honors troops killed in Afghanistan as remains arrive in U.S.
Mr. Biden traveled to Dover Air Force Base for a "dignified transfer" movement to receive the remains of fallen troops killed in foreign combat.
Marine killed in Kabul attack spent final days with child evacuees
Sergeant Nicole Gee posted a photo of herself holding an Afghan child on Instagram just five days before she was killed.
Special Report: U.S. troops killed in Kabul attack
The Pentagon says at least 12 U.S. service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report with the latest from the Pentagon, joined by foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata in Doha, chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News military and homeland security analyst, retired Admiral James Winnefeld.
Former Marine's mission to paint every Medal of Honor recipient
In the final eight years of his life, he painted over 220 of them in action, which have now been published in a book.
Female recruits make history at Marine training camp
The recruits of Lima Company are the first platoon of women to complete the depot's rigorous 13-week boot camp, which is traditionally reserved for male recruits.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial ends, jury begins deliberating
Terry Sanderson claims Paltrow crashed into him, leaving him with four broken ribs and symptoms that have lasted years beyond the collision.
9 service members dead after Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky
The aircraft were practicing a "multi-ship formation" using night vision goggles when they crashed, officials said.
Capitol rioter known as "QAnon Shaman" released early from federal prison
Federal prison records indicate Chansley is currently at a "residential reentry management" facility in Phoenix, with a release date of May 25.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, claims he was "spying"
The Journal "vehemently denies" the claim that Evan Gershkovich "was collecting classified information" about Russia's "military industrial complex" for the U.S.
Manhattan grand jury probes payment to second woman who alleged affair with Trump
Witnesses who have appeared before the grand jury have fielded questions about Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model and actress, sources said.
Disney strips DeSantis' district oversight board of its power, board says
If the agreement is deemed to violate rules against perpetuity, it will be in effect until 21 years after the death of the last survivor of the descendants of England's King Charles III, the declaration said.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
Florida lawmakers OK bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown amid reports of an armed intruder
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is where the president and top government officials fly in and out of regularly.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
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Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
FTX founder pleads not guilty to bribery and other new charges
Sam Bankman-Fried now faces 13 federal charges, including allegations he offered millions in bribes to a Chinese official.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
Nokia plans to set up first 4G network on the moon
The phone company's network will support discoveries that could lay the groundwork for a human colony on the moon.
Inflation is pushing more Americans into side hustles
After cutting back on spending, consumers are now looking to boost their income to combat rising costs.
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Trump indicted in Manhattan; first ex-president to be charged with a crime
The case stems from a "hush money" payment made just days before Trump was elected president in 2016.
Florida lawmakers OK bill to carry concealed guns without a permit
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature is sending to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown amid reports of an armed intruder
Joint Base Andrews in Maryland is where the president and top government officials fly in and out of regularly.
New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
Manhattan grand jury probes payment to second woman who alleged affair with Trump
Witnesses who have appeared before the grand jury have fielded questions about Karen McDougal, a former Playboy model and actress, sources said.
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Are your clothes dripping in "forever chemicals"?
The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are still unknown. But states are taking action so clothing makers will remove them.
An ER's error lands a 4-year-old in collections — for care he didn't receive
A Florida woman tried to dispute an emergency room bill, but the hospital and collection agency refused to talk to her — because it was her child's name on the bill, not hers.
FDA approves overdose-reversing Narcan for over-the-counter sale
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
What to know about concussions, from warning signs to risk factors
A concussion is a type of brain injury. Here's what to know about symptoms, treatment and more.
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Turkey's parliament ratifies Finland NATO membership
Alarmed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago, Finland abandoned its decadeslong policy of nonalignment and applied to join the alliance.
State Department confirms two U.S. citizens kidnapped in Haiti
The couple was visiting relatives in Haiti when they got caught up in a wave of gang-related kidnappings.
U.S. sanctions man for trying to arrange arms deal between Russia, North Korea
The deal would have given Russia access to weapons and military supplies from North Korea in exchange for aircraft, food and other material.
Deporting Pablo Escobar's "cocaine hippos" carries a hefty price tag
In the 1980's, the Colombian drug kingpin imported just four hippos from Africa — and now there are nearly 150 of them.
U.N. pushes for deal to protect Ukraine nuke plant as threat increases
"It is obvious that this area is facing perhaps a more dangerous phase," IAEA boss Rafael Grossi said after a visit to Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
With the case set to go to the jury, attorneys say the outcome could hinge on who was the "downhill" skier.
MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players
MLB The Show has broken a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players into the game as playable characters.
King Charles III visits Germany on first foreign trip as Britain's monarch
The new king was meant to have started his tour to bolster U.K.-EU ties in France, but that part of the trip had to be scrapped.
Melissa Joan Hart says she helped children "trying to escape" Nashville shooting
"We helped a class of kindergartners across a busy highway that were climbing out of the woods, that were trying to escape the shooter situation," she said.
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Cisco and the NFL defended Super Bowl LVII [PAID CONTENT]
Former NFL star meets with a Cisco engineer and NFL's Chief Information Security Officer to discuss how the tech giant defended the big game from cyberattacks.
Twitter removes tweets about "Trans Day of Vengeance"
Social media platform angers supporters and critics of trans rights alike by taking down tweets regarding planned protest.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Musk, Wozniak call for pause in AI development
Tesla founder Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined hundreds of others who signed an open letter calling for a pause in the development of artificial intelligence technology in order to take time to study the risks associated with it.
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Study: Warming climate could spawn more storms
Storms like the one that tore through Mississippi last week, killing several dozen people, could become more common due to climate change, according to a new study. Atmospheric scientist Dr. Walker Ashley, a professor at Northern Illinois University, and one of the study's lead authors, joins CBS News' John Dickerson on "Prime Time" about what these findings could mean.
Fiona, Ian being retired as hurricane names after deadly storms
In the future, Ian's former spot will be replaced with Idris and Fiona will be replaced with Farrah, WMO announced.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
How finding awe could help your health
Finding joy doesn't need to come from large trips. Some of the best adventure is right in our backyards. Dacher Keltner, UC Berkeley professor and author of "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life," joins CBS News to discuss the science of awe-inspiring experiences.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
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New FBI docs show Las Vegas mass shooter was upset with casinos
FBI documents made public this week reveal the high-roller gambler who opened fire on concertgoers on the Las Vegas Strip had lost heavily while gambling weeks earlier.
Authorities release 911 calls from Nashville school shooting: "Please hurry"
"I think we have a shooter at our church," one caller said, later adding: "I'm on the second floor in a room. I think the shooter is on the second floor."
Police union executive charged with attempted importing of synthetic opioids
Joanne Marian Segovia received hundreds of packages described as "Wedding Party Favors," a federal complaint alleged, but instead, they contained "thousands of pills of controlled substances."
Olympian Oscar Pistorius up for parole decade after killing girlfriend
Reeva Steenkamp's parents have said previously that they will again oppose his early release as they don't feel he's shown genuine remorse.
Woman allegedly tried to hire other inmates to kill her family and state attorney
Authorities linked an alleged murder-for-hire plot to a 29-year-old woman incarcerated near Orlando.
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Boeing's Starliner faces another launch slip, this time to late-July
Boeing had hoped to launch its first crew to the International Space Station in 2020, but major softwar problems in 2019 delayed test flights.
Recent cosmic explosion likely the "brightest of all time," NASA says
The signal from this burst, experts found, had been traveling for about 1.9 billion years before reaching Earth.
Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano with more.
Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
What Angelina Fernandes saw the night her mother was accused of murder.
The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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MLB's plan to make baseball more exciting
The first pitches have been thrown in a new baseball season that the MLB hopes will be more exciting thanks to some rule changes. CBS News' Errol Barnett breaks down what some of those updates are.
Biden calls for more banking regulations
The stock market closed higher Thursday as President Biden called for increased oversight into banking regulations. New Constructs CEO David Trainer joined CBS News to break down investors' reactions.
Judge strikes down preventive ACA requirement
A federal judge in Texas has struck down a provision in the Affordable Care Act that requires most insurers to provide some preventive services at no additional cost. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
Aaron Judge hits home run on opening day
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge broke the single-season American League home run record with 62 in 2022, and the Yankees slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat Thursday to start the new season. CBS New York sportscaster Steve Overmyer joined CBS News to discuss that and the expectations surrounding rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe.
Pope hospitalized with respiratory infection
Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Wednesday after complaining he was having trouble breathing. The 86-year-old pontiff slept well through the night and his condition was improving, the Vatican said. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from outside the hospital in Rome.