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Trump and Biden face off in final presidential debate; Meet a 102-year-old veteran who went skydiving
States impose new restrictions as COVID-19 cases hit record high; WWII pilot hits the skies to celebrate 100th birthday
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is listed in stable condition and for the moment is isolated from the controversy surrounding his release; and, Dean Reynolds shares the story of one American who helped liberate Europe 70 years ago.
More snow forecasted for Pennsylvania after Christmas storm; ballet teacher still inspiring students after decades
Supreme Court upholds Trump's travel ban; World War II hero and Medal of Honor recipient Garlin Murl Conner's widow remembers his extraordinary life
Dangerous winter weather causes rising rivers and arctic blast; Strangers surprise 104-year-old Marine with thousands of Valentine's Day cards
Pentagon programs hope to make COVID-19 the last pandemic ever; Stories from members of the Ritchie Boys, a secret U.S. WWII intelligence unit bolstered by German-born Jews.
After years of campaigning, Chinese American service members have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. A new CBSN Originals documentary "Being Different in the Delta" highlights the legacy of those who served. Sally Chow received the medal on behalf of her uncle and joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss what this honor means to her and her family.
A 96-year-old woman is on trial outside Hamburg, Germany, accused of being an accessory to the murder of thousands of people at a Nazi concentration camp. This could be the last trial of its kind. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Hershel “Woody” Williams is the last surviving World War II Marine to receive the Medal of Honor in that conflict. His trip this spring to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima was canceled, but the 96-year-old shared his advice about heroism, service and survival with Jan Crawford.
Trump admin. plans to spend $3.8B on wall; American hero becomes national valentine
Seventy years after the D-Day invasion, France honored 34 additional American veterans. The men were decorated as knights of France’s legion of honor. Each vet was given an insignia for his role in liberating France from Nazi occupation. Vinita Nair reports.
The character of Rosie the Riveter holds an iconic place in U.S. culture and embodies the can-do spirit of American women during World War II. Rosalind Walter, the inspiration behind the symbol, died in Manhattan recently at the age of 95. Walter was just 19 when she volunteered to take a night shift position on an assembly line. After being profiled in a local newspaper in 1942, songwriters Redd Evans and John Jacob Loeb penned the tune, "Rosie the Riveter," which became a big radio hit and cemented Walter's place in American history.
It's a rarely taught and often forgotten part of World War II: What happened to thousands of allied soldiers aboard the so-called "hell ships"? Jeff Glor has the details on a new effort to bring peace to their survivors and descendants.
75 years ago Sunday, the United States dropped the second of two atomic bombs on Japan in an effort to hasten the end of World War II, with what was the most powerful weapon ever employed in human history. The target was the port city of Nagasaki, after the first bomb was dropped on Hiroshima August 6. The two bombings killed more than 200,000 people. Ramy Inocenio spoke to a survivor of the Hiroshima blast.
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for uncovering more than half the combat intelligence on the Western Front during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, de-feating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal. Jon Wertheim reports.
The Ritchie Boys were responsible for uncovering more than half the combat intelligence on the Western Front during World War II. For the many German-born Jews in their ranks, defeating the Nazis was heartbreakingly personal.
World War II veteran Frank Grasberger, 95, treasures a letter he received back in 2009 from a third-grade student thanking him for his service. When the staff of the Vitalia senior residences in Strongsville, Ohio, did some sleuthing, they found the letter writer, Dashauna Priest, who is now 21 – and a proud service member herself. Steve Hartman reports.
Austrians who fled their country during World War II were subsequently stripped of their citizenship. Now, a change in the law is allowing those Austrians, and their descendants, to reclaim their Austrian citizenship and heritage. Roxanna Saberi reports.
Decades after the Holocaust killed an estimated 64,000 Austrian Jews, a change in Austrian law makes it easier for victims and their descendants to reclaim that nationality.
Dream Flights, a nonprofit run by volunteer pilots, is flying World War II veterans on restored airplanes from the era. Nikole Killion takes a look.
"I'm 98. I have difficulty finding any other veterans that are that age," Loren Hellickson said before his flight.
A World War II veteran was reunited with three siblings in Italy, nearly eight decades after their paths crossed while the American soldier was hunting Nazis. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.
A veteran nearly shot three children while he was hunting Nazis during World War II. Nearly eight decades later, he reunited with them in Italy. Chris Livesay shares more.
The soldier was hunting Nazis when a pile of blankets moved, and he almost opened fire.
As Iran threatens to mine the entire Persian Gulf, President Trump says his deadline for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen is postponed amid negotiations with Tehran.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
Out of the five terminals at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, only two had TSA staffing, and wait times could exceed four hours, the airport told travelers.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
"TSA PreCheck will likely help you, even now with the long lines we're seeing at checkpoints," said one travel expert.
Pet ownership costs over the past year have increased by up to 10%, according to Rover.
The reclusive billionaire bought a majority stake in OnlyFans in 2018, growing the site into a major adult content platform.
A CBS News analysis of Los Angeles County hospice records found indications of fraud are growing. The House Oversight Committee is now investigating.
Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day DHS shutdown hit a new roadblock after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of the SAVE America Act.
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
The DOJ's Recognition and Accreditation program enables non-attorneys to assist immigrants with needs including naturalization petitions and immigration court appearances.
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Patchwork state policies and limited federal oversight have led to a fragmented system for tracking organ donor status.
Spencer Laird was diagnosed with colon cancer at 26. At 30, he was told it had returned and spread to his lungs, with one tumor the size of a golf ball.
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
U.S. officials say assessments show at least a dozen Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump backs off his threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure over claims of productive peace talks
A military cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off in southwestern Colombia, the South American country's military said.
Trump says aid for Ukraine depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, but as the Iran war takes that mantle, Kyiv eyes opportunities to build long-term defense partnerships.
Cocaine with an estimated value of $12 million has been seized off the north coast of Puerto Rico, authorities said.
"The Pitt" star Patrick Ball tells "CBS Mornings" he had been auditioning since 2013 and didn't think his acting dreams were "ever going to happen" when he was cast in the medical drama. He also opens up about how the series is personal for him.
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
In this web exclusive, Emmy-winning actress Lisa Kudrow talks with Tracy Smith about "Friends," and her HBO show "The Comeback."
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
Polymarket tightened its rules after questions surfaced over whether some prediction market customers engaged in insider trading.
Elon Musk says he will make chips in the U.S. for use in Teslas and robots. Reuters global aerospace editor Joe Brock joins 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.
Elon Musk unveiled plans for a massive chip manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas, that he said will power his "galactic" aspirations.
The cost of care for your pet is rising with one study finding that one in five pet owners carry at least $2,000 in pet-related debt. But there are ways to cut down on pet expenses. Ash-har Quraishi explains.
The iNaturalist cellphone app not only helps users identify plant, animal and insect species; it also provides invaluable data to scientists studying biodiversity, species decline, and habitat loss. It also provides opportunities for fun: David Pogue joins iNaturalist fan Martha Stewart in a "bioblitz" – a timed competition with other users to spot and ID species.
The song is that of a humpback whale and was recorded by scientists in March 1949 in Bermuda, researchers said.
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
Newly released bodycam footage shows Justin Timberlake during his 2024 DWI arrest in New York. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Police in London are investigating a suspected antisemitic hate crime after vehicles belonging to a Jewish ambulance service were set on fire early Monday morning.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
When Gary Herbst, described by his Minnesota neighbors as confrontational, disappeared on July 8, 2013, it appeared he walked out on his wife and teenage son. Years later, a startling discovery would confirm what neighbors thought they might have witnessed.
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
After a trip back out to the launch pad, NASA's Artemis II rocket will be readied for a historic flight to the moon.
A meteoroid was spotted streaking across the sky in 10 states. In some areas, there was also a loud boom, similar to an explosion. NASA says the meteor, which was traveling 45,000 mph in the sky, fragmented - causing the bright fireball and loud boom.
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.
Monday marks World Meteorological Day, with a new U.N. report issuing a stark warning about global climate change. New York Times climate reporter Eric Niiler joins CBS News to discuss.
President Trump is calling for Republicans to hold off on agreeing to any deals with Democrats to fund the Department of Homeland Security until the so-called "SAVE Act" is passed. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has the latest.
Prosecutors say the man charged in the murder of Loyola University Chicago student Sheridan Gorman missed his first court appearance Monday as he receives treatment for tuberculosis. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
U.S. officials tell CBS News that Iran has laid at least a dozen underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Brackets are busted and the Sweet 16 is set after a wild March Madness weekend. CBS Sports analyst Mackenzie Brooks joins with what to know about the teams remaining in this year's tournament.