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Days before the fall of Saigon, Pan Am enlisted the help of several flight attendants to evacuate the airline's Vietnamese employees and their families. They ended up cramming nearly 100 more people than the plane could seat onto the escape flight. Elizabeth Cook has the story.
Historian Douglas Brinkley looks at how President Ford's welcoming of tens of thousands of South Vietnamese refugees after Saigon fell reflected America's history, diversity and compassion.
As the North Vietnamese army closed in on Saigon fifty years ago, U.S. forces, personnel and South Vietnamese civilians struggled to evacuate to American ships offshore. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on what became the largest helicopter evacuation in history, and talks with former service members who were on the ground and in the air during one of the most perilous operations of the Vietnam War.
Truong My Lan had already lost a challenge against the death penalty in a separate case in which she was found guilty of stealing money from Saigon Commercial Bank.
A new docuseries on Netflix takes a fresh look at the Vietnam War using extensive interviews, CBS News archival footage and declassified government records. "Turning Point: The Vietnam War" director Brian Knappenberger joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia this week in hopes of strengthening economic ties amid escalating trade tensions with the U.S. CBS News foreign correspondent Anna Coren has the latest from Hong Kong.
Lego opened a $1 billion factory in Vietnam it says will make toys without adding planet-warming gas to the atmosphere by relying entirely on clean energy.
A rights group calls Vietnam's new "Decree 147" social media crackdown a bid by the Communist Party to put an "icy stranglehold on free speech."
Greta Marie Otteson, 33, was discovered by staff dead on a bed in a first-floor room and her fiance, Els Arno Quinton, 36, was found dead on a bed in another room, the BBC reported.
After his retirement, and following the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin of Mississippi was looking for purpose. He had served in the Army in Vietnam and been treated for PTSD and depression, and knew he needed to keep busy. So, he posted a note to Facebook offering his services as a handyman, and everything changed. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Truong My Lan was convicted of swindling money from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and sentenced to death for fraud totaling $27 billion.
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years on, those helicopter pilots and medics were awarded with the Congressional Gold Medal this week. Janet Shamlian reports.
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans Day 2024.
In today's Morning Memory, we honor Veterans Day by looking back at the 1982 unveiling of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., where President Ronald Reagan delivered a moving tribute to over 58,000 fallen service members.
In 1970, 60 Minutes flew to Vietnam with Americans on their way to serve in the war, returning three days later with a group heading home. Mike Wallace listened as they shared their mixed feelings about the war. This week marks 50 years since the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam.
U.S. Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Larry R. Kilpatrick was conducting a "night armed reconnaissance mission" when he lost radio contact.
The World Health Organization says there have been increasing reports of deadly outbreaks among mammals caused by influenza viruses, including H5N1.
Unpaid and underpaid labor prevails, an analysis of research by several NGO's found, including wage deductions, "significant" debt bondage and child labor.
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ronald W. Forrester, 25, of Odessa, Texas, was piloting an A-6A Intruder when his plane vanished over Vietnam in 1972.
At least 197 people have been killed by Typhoon Yagi's inundations in Vietnam alone, as a vast swath of Southeast Asia reels from flooding and landslides.
Officials in Vietnam have blamed at least 59 deaths on Typhoon Yagi, which has also crippled business in the country's industrial heartland.
The typhoon was described by Vietnamese meteorological authorities as "one of the most powerful typhoons in the region over the past decade."
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Six people, including 2 U.S. nationals, found dead inside a luxury Bangkok hotel are said to have been foaming at the mouth.
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.
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.
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.
Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a Florida pharmacy.
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.
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 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 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.
Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, members of Mumford & Sons, talk to Anthony Mason about their new album, "Prizefighter," moving forward without Winston Marshall in the band and their upcoming tour.
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.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.
Trump administration changes to the U.S. H-1B visa program have impacted the global talent coming to the U.S. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports from India.
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.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
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.
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.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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.
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.
Despite the ceasefire with Iran, gas prices in the U.S. remain high. The national average is $4.17 per gallon, according to AAA. Kelly O'Grady explains what to expect.
Amid the two-week ceasefire with Iran, multiple nations in the Middle East reported new strikes on Wednesday. In Lebanon, Israel said it struck 100 Hezbollah targets in just 10 minutes. Pakistani officials who brokered the ceasefire insisted the deal included Lebanon, but Israel and the White House disagreed. Meanwhile, Iran says the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
There are concerns that the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire may not last after Israel's massive operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah, and as President Trump issues new threats against Tehran. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi, Imtiaz Tyab and Ramy Inocencio report.
There have been new strikes in the Iran conflict despite the temporary two-week ceasefire. Plus, police arrest the husband of an American woman who went missing in the Bahamas. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.