Group uses surfing to help veterans overcome trauma
Operation Surf, a California nonprofit, is using surfing to help veterans overcome emotional trauma after they leave the battlefield. Carter Evans has more.
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Helping veterans after they return home
For the millions of U.S. veterans who served overseas, assimiliating back into civilian life isn't always easy. In Washington state, the Red Badge Project is helping ease the burden by using creative activities to help veterans begin to rebuild their sense of purpose and individuality.
Storytelling program helps veterans return home and cope with trauma
The Red Badge Project connects veterans with professional authors and lets them share their own stories.
Remembering the reason for Memorial Day
645,000 poppies are hanging up on the USAA Wall of Honor at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this Memorial Day weekend to honor the more than 645,000 American service members who've died since World War I. Retired Maj. Gen. John Richardson, senior vice president and head of military affairs for USAA, joined CBS News to discuss the wall.
Children living with veterans with PTSD
Hundreds of thousands of veterans have been diagnosed with PTSD. The children living with injured veterans are stepping up to help these wounded warriors and their families.
Home from war, veterans' trauma still ripples through families
Millions of kids are stepping up to help wounded warriors and their families deal with the impact of service.
Vietnam War veterans make emotional journey to D.C.
For several dozen Vietnam War veterans from Texas, a journey to visit memorials in Washington, D.C., saw five decades of emotion slowly begin to surface. Doug Dunbar has more.
Children of War I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Scott Pelley reports on America’s children of war, often overlooked, who live with disabled military veterans. Millions of kids are stepping up to help wounded warriors and their families deal with the emotional and physical trauma of service. Sunday.
A surfing accident left him paralyzed. Words from an officer changed his life.
At his lowest moment, U.S. Army veteran and former teacher Billy Keenan found strength in his faith as he was reminded of his own resilience.
Chicago honors Vietnam veterans
Chicago has unveiled a restored memorial for Vietnam veterans in the heart of downtown. First dedicated in 2005, the memorial had faded after years of neglect and harsh winters.
"Ghost Army" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Surviving members of a top-secret World War II unit nicknamed the "Ghost Army" finally received their recognition when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday. The unit used inflatable tanks and fake radio dispatches in an effort to fool the Nazis and draw attention from the real battlefield.
Philadelphia museum honoring Black veterans who serve in law enforcement
ACES Veterans Museum in Germantown is honoring Black members of law enforcement and veterans with medals during a ceremony on Tuesday.
Eye on America: Military and veterans issues
In Washington, D.C., we speak with veterans demanding the military improve its handling of domestic violence cases. Then in California, we introduce you to the father-son duo who were the first Black generals in the U.S. military. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo previews Super Bowl
After a long NFL season, Super Bowl LVIII is here. Raiders' quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who also spent six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, joins CBS News to talk about the big game and how he's working with the USAA to bring veterans to the stands in Las Vegas.
A retired war veteran finds happiness in handiwork after becoming a widow
Danny Chauvin said he had too much time on his hands in retirement, especially after his wife died. So, at 76 years old, the Waveland, Mississippi, resident and Vietnam war veteran discovered a new purpose as his community's handyman. Chauvin spoke to CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman about learning to cope by fixing things.
Vietnam vet finds healing as the "Honey-Do Dude"
Following his retirement and the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin needed a way to keep busy, so he began offering his handyman services for free. It changed his life. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Vet advocate says "smoking gun" records prove toxic exposure at military base
Nearly two decades after U.S. troops left K2, the U.S. government has not confirmed that toxic material at the Uzbekistan base made service members sick.
Vet says records prove toxic exposure at base
CBS News recently obtained military records that may explain why hundreds of service members reported getting rare cancers or other illnesses after being stationed at Karshi-Khanabad, or K2, a former Soviet base in Uzbekistan, after 9/11. CBS News' Catherine Herridge has the latest on our investigation.
Fallen soldier's family speaks out
The family of Kennedy Sanders, one of three U.S. troops killed in a drone attack on a base in Jordan, is opening up following their tragic loss. Manuel Bojorquez shares their story.
Vet who faked wheelchair use for 20 years got extra $660,000 in benefits
New Hampshire resident Christopher Stultz was seen lifting his wheelchair into his car and walking normally through a mall, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
LGBTQ+ veterans sue Pentagon
A group of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation filed a federal civil rights suit over the Defense Department's failure to grant them honorable discharges or remove biased language specifying their sexuality from their service records following the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" in 2010. CBS News' chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Lawmakers want oversight of Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" discharge review
The Defense Department announced last year it would begin "proactively" reviewing the discharges of LGBTQ+ veterans who were kicked out of the military.
K2 vets sue DOD for base records
This month, a group of veterans took the unusual step of suing the Defense Department for records about their toxic exposure. At least 15,000 service members passed through K2, an American base in Uzbekistan that was used to support classified missions in Afghanistan after 9/11. These veterans say public records from the Defense Department do not explain the high rates of illnesses they’re experiencing. Catherine Herridge reports.
Pentagon works to restore honor to LGBTQ+ vets
On the 12th anniversary of the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the Department of Defense will take steps to help restore honor to veterans who were discharged from the military for their sexual orientation. A 2022 CBS News investigation found tens of thousands of LGBTQ+ veterans who received a discriminatory discharge were restricted from accessing their due benefits. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports from New York.
New fund to help war on terror vets
As Americans remember the nearly 3,000 people killed on 9/11, a new fund will help veterans of the global war on terror gain access to specialized services to address traumatic brain injury, stress disorders and substance abuse, among other challenges. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports from the Pentagon.
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Iran's supreme leader is presumed dead after U.S.-Israel strikes, sources say
The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, which responded with retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the region.
Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI technology
President Trump said he will give federal agencies six months to phase out their use of Anthropic's AI products.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei calls White House's actions "retaliatory and punitive"
Hours before Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's interview, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed the AI company a "supply chain risk to national security," which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic.
A Hawaii man tackled his sports gambling addiction by offering free surf lessons
For Buddy Wiggins of Honolulu, Hawaii, the end result of a yearslong sports gambling addiction has come to this: soliciting strangers on the beach.
Renee Good's family spent "hours in limbo" after she was fatally shot
Renee Good's family said they spent agonizing "hours in limbo," unsure of the details surrounding her fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis last month.
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Hegseth declares Anthropic a "supply chain risk to national security"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth deemed artificial intelligence firm Anthropic a supply chain risk on Friday, following days of increasingly heated public conflict with the AI company.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
In the years to come, robots will help offset worker shortages in health care, manufacturing and other industries, experts say.
Book excerpt: "Streetwise" by Lloyd Blankfein
In his new memoir, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs writes about a life that stretched from the projects of New York City to the pinnacle of Wall Street.
Small business owner is already giving her customers a tariff refund
"If somebody charges you something and it's unlawful, they should give you your money back," Dame CEO Alexandra Fine said.
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Iran's Supreme Leader is presumed dead after U.S.-Israel strikes, sources say
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation on Saturday, according to multiple Israeli official sources confirmed to CBS News.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Read the full transcript of our interview with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview Friday, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security.
Tejano music star boosted by late outside spending for his Texas congressional campaign
A Democratic primary in a GOP held Texas congressional district is seeing major money ahead of polls closing in the March 3 contest.
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Chocolate supplement recalled over erectile dysfunction drug
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
College student's mystery illness diagnosed as Stage IV cancer
Emma Operacz was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 21. An unusual treatment and bone marrow donation from her sister saved her life.
Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
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Iran's Supreme Leader is presumed dead after U.S.-Israel strikes, sources say
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is presumed dead after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation on Saturday, according to multiple Israeli official sources confirmed to CBS News.
Map shows military strike locations across Iran
A map created by the CBS News data team shows the strike locations across Iran, including the capital and the site of a major nuclear facility.
CBS News poll on Americans' views on Iran prior to conflict
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
World leaders and governments react to U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran
U.S. allies and adversaries responded to the joint attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran with concern over the risks of a new war in the Middle East.
U.S. politicians react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Renate Reinsve's remarkable rise
Oscar-nominated actress Renate Reinsve sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her journey to the mainstage and her nomination for her role in "Sentimental Value."
Breaking down the economics of Taylor Swift
Misty Heggness, an economist and professor, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her new book "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy."
Iron & Wine performs "In Your Ocean"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Singing Saw."
Iron & Wine performs "Roses"
Iron & Wine is the long-running and widely acclaimed project of American singer-songwriter Sam Beam. The five-time Grammy nominee's eighth full-length album "Hen's Teeth" is out now and features collaborations with the folk trio "I'm With Her" and backing vocals from his daughter Arden. Here's Iron & Wine performing "Roses."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
Anthropic CEO on "punitive" Pentagon action
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said that the Pentagon's decision to designate the AI company a supply chain risk is "retaliatory and punitive." The Pentagon made the designation, which restricts military contractors from doing business with Anthropic, after the company refused to give the military unfettered access to its AI model.
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.
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Full interview: Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei sat down with CBS News for an exclusive interview, hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared the company a supply chain risk to national security, which restricts military contractors from doing business with the AI giant. Amodei called the move "retaliatory and punitive," and he said Anthropic sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values."
Anthropic CEO on "red lines" for AI military use
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said in an exclusive interview with CBS News that the AI company sought to draw "red lines" in the government's use of its technology because "we believe that crossing those lines is contrary to American values, and we wanted to stand up for American values." He added: "Disagreeing with the government is the most American thing in the world."
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again on battery charge in New Orleans
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
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Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
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Ex-Israeli ambassador reacts to Iran strikes
Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. and The Free Press contributor Michael Oren said there "is not much choice" but to support regime change in Iran, while critics contend that any major military action against Tehran would require prior authorization from Congress. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
CENTCOM: No U.S. deaths from Iran retaliation
No American deaths or injuries have been reported from Iran's retaliatory attack in response to U.S. and Israel's military operation, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on social media. Ret. Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former commander for Central Command and CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer join with more analysis.
Reactions to U.S.-Israel attack on Iran
The U.S. and Israel's joint military operation in Iran has drawn mixed reactions from world leaders and lawmakers. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has details on the attack.
Middle East analyst on Iran strikes
Haviv Retting Gur, the Middle East analyst for the Free Press based in Jerusalem, said that there is fear in Israel as Iran retaliates but the country sees the operation as a point of pride. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.
Regional conflict heats up in Middle East
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan breaks down reactions from Middle East leaders after U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran.