Massachusetts man uses "intuition" to win lottery 6 times
Raymond Roberts Sr. played the same numbers for each ticket that he has played in multiple games for more than two decades.
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Global coal usage rises to new high in 2022, energy agency says
Strong demand in emerging Asian economies is offsetting declining use in developed markets, according to IEA.
Black veteran's nearly 60-year wait for Medal of Honor may almost be over
Col. Paris Davis (ret.) was first recommended for the nation's highest combat honor in 1965, but the packet of recommendations for the medal was lost.
The real people behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"
In 1967 "Chickie" Donohue, a merchant seaman, was inspired to deliver beers to buddies who were fighting in an unpopular war. And so, he packed up some suds and sailed for Vietnam to track them down. That quixotic adventure inspired the new dramedy "The Greatest Beer Run Ever," directed by Peter Farrelly, an Academy Award-winner for "Green Book." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Farrelly, star Zac Efron, and with Donohue, who describes how his experience changed his view of the war.
The improbable true story behind "The Greatest Beer Run Ever"
In 1967 "Chickie" Donohue, a merchant seaman, was inspired to deliver beers to buddies who were fighting in an unpopular war. And so, he packed up some suds and sailed for Vietnam to track them down.
More than 30 killed as fire tears through karaoke bar
Officials in Vietnam say people crowded onto a 2nd floor balcony to escape the blaze, which grew quickly as the bar's wooden interior went up in flames.
Being gay is not a disease, Vietnam tells its medical workers
"Homosexuality cannot be 'cured', does not need 'to be cured' and cannot be changed," health ministry tells doctors in a bid to end discrimination.
A Vietnam veteran's epic poem of war
Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.
Funeral for Vietnam veteran draws big crowds
The funeral for U.S. Marine and Vietnam War veteran Gayle Seefluth was held in Wisconsin Friday. News of his passing drew crowds seeking to give him a final salute. CBS Minnesota's Jennifer Mayerle has more.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to war veterans
Nearly half a century after the end of the Vietnam war, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four veterans for their service. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
Glass-bottom bridge opens in Vietnam
A mountain resort in Vietnam has opened a bridge with a bottom made of glass over a gorge nearly 500 feet below to attract thrill-seeking tourists. It's the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country.
Flags emerge as symbols of hope in Kentucky
Amidst the destruction and despair in Kentucky are American flags that survived the deadly tornadoes. A veteran who served in Vietnam said one of the first things he rescued was his flag. Norah O'Donnell shares more.
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Man claims to have lived in Veterans Stadium
Seventeen years ago, Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium was torn down, destroying one man's former home. Jeff Glor has the story of how a super fan said he was able to have a secret apartment inside the stadium and live there for years undetected.
Kerry arrived in Ho Chi Minh City today
Secretary of State John Kerry makes his first trip to Vietnam since becoming Secretary of State. Vinita Nair reports.
Harris begins Southeast Asia tour
Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday. The tour is seen as an effort to counter China's influence in the region, but comes amid the U.S.'s chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Lana Zak to discuss the importance of Harris' trip.
Did race deny Vietnam vet the Medal of Honor?
One of the first African-American officers in the U.S. Army Green Berets may receive the Medal of Honor more than a half-century after the paperwork for his original nomination vanished at a pivotal point in the civil rights movement. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge reports on the heroism of Col. Paris Davis, which now finally may be recognized.
Bing West talks new book “The Last Platoon”
The U.S. airbase in Bagram, Afghanistan, suffered a rocket attack Saturday morning. NATO said there were no reported casualties or damage to the airfield, but it's the latest reminder that the U.S. is still engaged in the longest war in its history. The closing chapter of the war in Afghanistan is the subject of "The Last Platoon," a new book by Bing West - a marine and one of the world's great combat writers. Jeff Glor speaks to Bing about his book as well as his history of service, which began in Vietnam in 1966.
CBS News correspondent Bert Quint dead at 90
Former CBS News foreign correspondent Bert Quint has died at the age of 90. Quint spent three decades with CBS News covering hot spots like Cambodia and Vietnam.
Police raid finds more than 300K used condoms being packed for resale
The factory's owner, a 34-year-old woman, reportedly confessed they bought the used condoms from someone else.
When Chuck Hagel was serving in Vietnam, his life was in the hands of his platoon commander, Lt. Jerome Johnson
When Chuck Hagel was serving in Vietnam, his life was in the hands of his platoon commander, Lt. Jerome Johnson. The two grew close but lost touch after the war. Forty-five years later, Hagel's new job of defense secretary helped him reconnect with the man he calls "one of the best military officers I've ever known." David Martin reports.
On November 10, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was opened to the public
On November 10, 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington was opened to the public. The wall is engraved with the names of the more than 58,000 Americans who died in the highly controversial war - and the monument itself was not without controversy.
CBS News' Seth Doane reports from Beijing on the varying reports of destruction from the deadly typhoon that struck southeast Asia
CBS News' Seth Doane reports from Beijing on the varying reports of destruction from the deadly typhoon that struck southeast Asia.
Remembering the deadly Kent State protest
Monday, May 4 marks the 50th anniversary of the deadly shooting at Kent State University in Ohio, one of the defining moments of the Vietnam War era. Four students were killed and nine were wounded when National Guard troops opened fire during an anti-war protest. While much has changed in the five decades that have passed, for those who were there that day and the events of it remain fresh in their minds, worthy of reflection. Dana Jacobson speaks to some former Kent State students who were there that day.
Catchy PSA about coronavirus sparks TikTok challenge
The song teaches you to "rub rub rub" your hands evenly when washing – and now there are dance moves to go along with the lyrics.
Elon Musk says SpaceX throttled Ukraine Starlink speeds over drone strikes
More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash
In the Venezuelan stronghold of Doral, some voters discouraged by Trump's policies
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