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The U.S. military has again reached into Pakistan to take out a notorious terror leader; A 66,000-pound fuel tank the size of half a football field was transported 16 miles across Los Angeles Saturday
President Obama arrived in Vietnam on Sunday. He's only the third U.S. president to visit the communist nation. Later this week he will be in Japan. Margaret Brennan has more.
The flight data recorders from Egypt Air Flight 804 have been located and an effort is underway to recover them, sources tell CBS News; Army Capt. Stu Herrington kept reassuring South Vietnamese seeking to flee Saigon that as long as he was there, there would be nothing to worry about.
Army Capt. Stu Herrington kept reassuring South Vietnamese seeking to flee Saigon that as long as he was there, there would be nothing to worry about. Then came the order from President Ford for a full evacuation of U.S. personnel. Now Herrington reunites with one of those South Vietnamese friends who got left behind. David Martin reports.
Veterans joined the annual “Veterans on Wall Street” event Tuesday. The government says the number of disability claims has dropped to about 70,000 from over 600,000 in 2013. The Senate voted to approve funding for veterans, but still needs to reach an agreement with the House. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald fears there will be budget cuts. Margaret Brennan reports.
Ahead of Veterans Day this Wednesday, Rep. Sam Johnson, R-Texas, discusses his time as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and makes a case for better veteran care
A photo taken 43 years ago of Kim Phuc, a young Vietnamese girl fleeing naked from a napalm attack, continues to resonate today as the personification of the horrors of war. Jane Pauley revisits that horrific chapter of the Vietnam War, and finds out how Kim Phuc - now 52 - has found healing and peace.
Around 250 people have been stranded on a 5,000-acre island in South Carolina since last Monday; despite his resolute public attitude toward the war, documents detailed in the new book "The Last of the President's Men" reveal that President Richard Nixon had his doubts about America's efforts in the Vietnam war
Despite his resolute public attitude toward the war, documents detailed in the new book "The Last of the President's Men" reveal that President Richard Nixon had his doubts about America's efforts in the Vietnam war. David Martin has more.
It has been 50 years since a controversial report aired on CBS Evening News. CBS News correspondent Morley Safer's report showed Vietnamese homes burned by U.S. military forces during the Vietnam War. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers take a look back.
Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his new 10-part series on the complicated history of the war in Vietnam and how it has shaped American politics.
New research shows more than a quarter-million Vietnam veterans are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder, 40 years after the war ended. Kenneth Craig reports from New York.
President Obama hosted the leader of Vietnam's ruling communist party on Tuesday to discuss a variety of foreign policy issues. CBS News White House Correspondent Major Garrett has details on the meeting.
The floating market in Vietnam, where goods are traded from boat to boat, has been going on for a thousand years. However, times are changing. Barry Petersen takes a tour of the time-worn tradition that now faces competition from air-conditioned supermarkets.
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Jeff Pegues and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss rising tensions over China’s construction of islands in disputed territory.
Memorial Day weekend is always a busy time for the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington D.C., which receives over 4 million visitors a year. But as Danielle Nottingham reports, there's an exact half-size replica of the wall that's been traveling the country for 30 years.
Peter Arnett, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly, formerly of United Press International, Laura Palmer, author of “Shrapnel in the Heart,” and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante talk about how the Vietnam War changed the American mindset.
Peter Arnett, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly, formerly of United Press International, Laura Palmer, author of “Shrapnel in the Heart,” and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante discuss how the Vietnam War is similar to today’s conflicts in the Middle East.
Peter Arnett, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly, formerly of United Press International, Laura Palmer, author of “Shrapnel in the Heart,” and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante discuss the press coverage of the Vietnam War and how aggressive reporting from the front lines influenced public opinion back home in the United States.
Peter Arnett, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly, formerly of United Press International, Laura Palmer, author of “Shrapnel in the Heart,” and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante tell their stories of covering the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975.
Peter Arnett, formerly of the Associated Press, David Hume Kennerly, formerly of United Press International, Laura Palmer, author of “Shrapnel in the Heart,” and CBS News Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante reflect on their coverage of the Vietnam War
In his weekly commentary on this Memorial Day, “Face The Nation” host Bob Schieffer talks about the “hard lessons” the United States learned in the Vietnam War and how they relate to today.
In an April 1985 episode of “Face the Nation,” Bob Simon tells Lesley Stahl about his recent trip to Vietnam, and says visiting the country 10 years after the fall of Saigon is “almost like walking into a Broadway theater the night after a play has closed: it’s recognizable, but it’s not the same.”
Joseph Califano, a former adviser to President Lyndon Baines Johnson, discusses Johnson's legacy on domestic issues.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Arizona, tells a group of people protesting against former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, “Shut up or I’m gonna have you arrested.”
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Country singer Ashley McBryde joins CBS News after Dolly Parton's death at 80 to discuss her impact on music and the Nashville country scene.
Grammy-award winning artist Cher spoke about Dolly Parton after the country legend's death at 80 Tuesday. Cher told CBS News about their first meeting and what she loved about Parton. She said she'll miss Parton's laugh the most.
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Country singer Ashley McBryde joins CBS News after Dolly Parton's death at 80 to discuss her impact on music and the Nashville country scene.
Grammy-award winning artist Cher spoke about Dolly Parton after the country legend's death at 80 Tuesday. Cher told CBS News about their first meeting and what she loved about Parton. She said she'll miss Parton's laugh the most.
Jon Batiste performed a musical tribute to the late country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer.
When 60 Minutes' Morley Safer spoke to Dolly Parton back in 2009, she showed off memorabilia from "9 to 5" along with dresses covered in rhinestones. "I used to be tall until I started wearing them," she joked.
Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.