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After years of service to the nation, the Battleship North Carolina was about to fade quietly into history -- until school children came to the rescue. Mark Strassmann has the story.
America's VetDogs trains service dogs to help veterans with disabilities during their next chapter. President and CEO John Miller joins "The Takeout" with Luke, one of the organization's dogs, to discuss the process.
President Trump honored veterans and military members during his Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
The ongoing 42-day government shutdown is impacting military families and veterans, according to advocates, who report that visits to military food banks have increased over the last two months. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
The government shutdown continues to impact military families as Veterans Day falls on Day 42 of the funding lapse. Kathy Roth-Douquet, the founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, joins CBS News with more.
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of Americans being honored for Veterans Day. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group.
Monday marks the Marines' 250th birthday and Veterans' Day is Tuesday -- both coming in a week where active-duty military are set to go without pay amid the government shutdown.
Lessons learned on the battlefield can be every bit as valuable as those learned in school. Some veterans are sharing their hard-earned education with others. David Martin explains.
On Monday, several 2020 presidential hopefuls revealed their plans to help America's 20 million veterans. Natalie Brand breaks down some of the extensive proposals, and Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to take a closer look at Mayor Pete Buttigieg's plan.
As President Trump spoke before the parade, protesters outside blew whistles and shouted "Traitor" — and even clashed with a World War II veteran in the parade.
Winter is still over a month away, but hundreds of cold temperature records are about to get shattered. A new blast of arctic air is descending across the country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. It could be the coldest Veterans Day on record in Minneapolis and Chicago. Jeff Berardelli reports.
From Veterans Day to the first public hearing in Congress' impeachment inquiry into President Trump, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
Parts of the Midwest could be battling one of the coldest Veterans Day ever, as another blast of arctic air is set to move into the central and eastern portions of the country by Sunday. Plunging temperatures are also helping to bring early November snow to the mid-Atlantic states. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
From Election Day to Veterans Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
About 14% of the population of Guam are veterans. For them, Adam Yamaguchi reports, getting the health care they need can be a challenge.
President Biden delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day; Maryland man wanted for allegedly 3D-printing 80 ghost guns.
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
Women couldn't serve in combat roles during WWII, but thousands like 100-year-old Mae Warner joined the military in other ways to support troops fighting overseas.
A weathered American flag outside 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller's Menifee, California home connected him with a Vietnam veteran. That connection gave him a renewed sense of pride.
In November 2004, David Martin reported on the battle of Fallujah, the service members wounded in the fight and the toll it had taken on them and their families. This week on "CBS Sunday Morning," Martin caught up with one of the people from that story, Joe Dan Worley, a medic who was hit by a roadside bomb in the battle.
President Biden marked Veterans Day with an address at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater. See the president's full speech.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were at Arlington National Cemetery Monday to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in observance of Veterans Day. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes provided analysis of the moment.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
A CBS News investigation found one Los Angeles County hospice physician's name, Dr. Rajiv Bhuva, on Medicare claims for nearly 2,800 patients across 126 hospices in a single year.
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
The search for Lynette Hooker is ongoing in the Bahamas, as the U.S. Coast Guard takes the lead on investigative efforts and has launched a criminal investigation, a U.S. official said.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Economic forecasts show that this week's March Consumer Price Index could show prices climbing at their fastest pace in nearly two years.
Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.
Many brands are turning to AI to advertise their products. Others are rejecting the technology, pledging to lean into "real" images.
Cameras on some Chevrolet Malibus can display blank or distorted images, posing a risk to drivers, according to safety regulators.
Many employees expect to retire later as mounting expenses strain budgets, while others hunker down at work as part of the "great stay."
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Federal prosecutors say Courtney Williams divulged classified information to a reporter about her time in Delta Force, according to newly unsealed court documents.
Abdul El-Sayed's decision to campaign with Hasan Piker has drawn scrutiny from across the political spectrum given comments the popular streamer has made on the Israel-Hamas war.
It's the latest setback for the Trump administration on the issue, which has sought to terminate the TPS designation for 13 countries as part of the president's crackdown on immigration.
The Iranian Parliament speaker claimed the U.S. is violating three parts of a ceasefire deal, citing continued fire in Lebanon.
Some states already don't have enough staff to quickly process Medicaid applications and answer enrollees' phone calls. Researchers say they may not be prepared to handle new Medicaid work rules, predicting people will lose coverage as a result.
Two more drug-making giants, Abbvie and Genentech, will start selling popular medications on the White House's discounted pharmaceutical site as soon as Monday.
Behind some of the viral physiques lies a troubling trend: the use of a powerful drug never approved for humans.
Every few months for the past three years, Jeff Vierstra has been receiving infusions in his spine that target and disable a mutated gene that made it likely he would develop ALS.
"CBS Saturday Morning" looks at an experimental treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, that is bringing hope to some patients suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. To inquire about possible participation in Silence ALS, an initiative to develop individualized gene-based therapies for patients with other rare genetic forms of ALS, please write to silenceals@cumc.columbia.edu.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Survivors of an Iranian attack that killed six U.S. service members have disputed the Pentagon's description of events and said their unit in Kuwait was left dangerously exposed.
British and Norwegian militaries led a weekslong operation to deter Russian submarines in the North Atlantic, the U.K. military said.
As Trump issues a new warning to Iran to comply with a tenuous two-week ceasefire, the two sides don't even seem to agree on the terms of the deal.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the new romantic comedy "You, Me & Tuscany." The two discuss what it was like to shoot in Italy, preparing for their roles and how it's a renaissance for romantic comedies.
Billy Idol speaks with Anthony Mason about his music career, his life, his stage persona and more.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
Researchers at Boston Consulting Group estimate that AI will "reshape" between 50-55% of U.S. jobs over the next three years. They note that while AI integration will likely change the nature of the work, it doesn't necessarily mean job losses in every case. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
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.
Anthropic says its newest AI model, Claude Mythos, is too powerful and dangerous to be released to the public. Tech journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
On Monday, the astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft will loop around the Moon's far side, part of a mission pushing human beings farther from Earth than anyone has ever been. Correspondent Mark Strassmann talked with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen as the crew was about 180,000 miles from home, preparing for their historic lunar flyby.
Brian Hooker has been arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force after his wife, Lynette Hooker, apparently fell overboard from their dinghy and was swept away by currents. Hooker's lawyer denies any wrongdoing. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Gerhardt Konig, the anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife in Hawaii last year, was found guilty Wednesday of attempted manslaughter based upon extreme mental or emotional disturbance.
Jurors delivered their verdict Wednesday in the trial of an anesthesiologist accused of trying to kill his wife during a cliffside hike in Hawaii.
Serial killer Rex Heuermann admitted to killing eight women on Long Island over the span of 17 years, ending in 2010. He will now spend the rest of his life in prison. Tom Hanson reports.
In Southern California, a 29-year-old man is accused of starting a massive fire at a warehouse where he worked. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
With Artemis II astronauts closing out on-board tests, flight controllers are prepping for reentry and splashdown Friday.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
The Artemis II crew flew farther from Earth than any humans in history as they passed over the far side of the moon on Monday night.
The NASA astronauts also sent down Easter messages Sunday while gearing up for a historic pass behind the moon Monday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
A jury in Hawaii found Gerhardt Konig guilty of attempted manslaughter after nearly three weeks of testimony. Konig was accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday hike last year. Carter Evans reports.
Bahamian police have arrested the husband of an American woman who went missing at sea. Authorities say Brian Hooker was taken into custody in connection with the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, who he said fell overboard during a boat trip on Saturday. Brian Hooker's lawyer released a statement saying he didn't do anything wrong in regard to his wife's disappearance.
Anthropic announced its new AI model is too powerful for public release. Puck's Ian Krietzberg joins CBS News with more.
The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after an historic trip to the moon. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more.
President Trump posted new threats on social media as questions linger about the fragile ceasefire with Iran. This comes as Israeli strikes in Lebanon threaten the negotiated 2-week lapse in the conflict. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Elizabeth Palmer report.