
Medal of Honor recipient receives long-overdue recognition
The retired colonel's Medal of Honor paperwork vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
Watch CBS News
The retired colonel's Medal of Honor paperwork vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
According to the suit, the baby got stuck during delivery, but the doctor delayed a surgical procedure and failed to seek help quickly.
A couple of factors are at play in the rising rates which continue to remain steep despite fluctuations.
About 50 to 100 meteors from the Perseids can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA.
The rejection of Ohio Issue 1 keeps in place century-old rules for changing the state constitution, which will govern a November vote on a proposed abortion rights amendment.
A couple of factors are at play in the rising rates which continue to remain steep despite fluctuations.
Some users were concerned and confused over new terms referenced training A.I. on user data.
Deflation typically is linked to economic downturns, such as during the Great Depression in the U.S. during the 1930s.
WeWork's shares tumbled after it flagged its financial losses and its need for cash, among other factors, as major headwinds.
The move is part of an effort to slow Beijing's development of next-generation technologies that could have military applications.
The rejection of Ohio Issue 1 keeps in place century-old rules for changing the state constitution, which will govern a November vote on a proposed abortion rights amendment.
A newly revealed memo authored by a Trump-allied attorney laid out a strategy for organizing fake electors in the wake of the 2020 election.
Special counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Twitter account, newly unsealed court records show.
Deflation typically is linked to economic downturns, such as during the Great Depression in the U.S. during the 1930s.
The brief hospital visit follows a lengthy absence from Washington for the 90-year-old U.S. senator earlier this year.
Dr. Jake Kleinmahon, a pediatric cardiologist in Louisiana who is leaving the state due to anti-LGBTQ legislation, talks to CBS News about his decision.
The FDA and CDC will need to sign off on the updated shots from Moderna, Pfizer and Novavax.
"The children are in crisis. But the families are also in crisis," one expert said.
The maker of diabetes and weight loss medication Wegovy said a trial found that the drug can also cut the risk of cardiovascular disease by 20%.
The death of Bryan Randall, Sandra Bullock's longtime partner, brought new attention to ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a devastating diagnosis affecting thousands of Americans.
The decision was made to safeguard societal values and public order, the country's communications commission said.
President Ebrahim Raisi hinted at a crackdown as an increasing number of Iranian women have appeared in public without the headscarf.
Members of the local community where U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil was abducted had called on her kidnappers to set her free.
Police have interviewed the woman who they say cooked the meal at her home on July 29 but didn't become ill herself.
After a migrant boat capsized in the Mediterranean last week, 41 people reportedly died, survivors told local Italian media on Wednesday.
Luke Valentine's departure from the show will be addressed in Thursday night's episode, CBS and show producers said.
Robertson was one of two surviving members of The Band at the time of his death.
His albums flopped in the United States in the 1970s, but unbeknownst to him, he later became a star in South Africa.
Two songwriters claim the 2020 hit rips off their 1979 disco song "Wiggle and Giggle All Night (Wiggle)."
"I was supposed to be in a new movie, and on a new television show starting in September. None of that is happening," Porter shared.
New research shows artificial intelligence can identify keystrokes by the sound of your typing and can steal information with 95% accuracy. Joshua Harrison, a software engineer and one of the authors of the study, joined CBS News to discuss how you can protect yourself.
In December 2022, California scientists achieved a major breakthrough -- a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more energy than was used to create it. Scientists have done it again and this time their results produced even more energy. Professor Peter Hosemann, chair of nuclear and mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, joins CBS News to discuss the implications of this accomplishment.
Zuckerberg proposed a date, but Musk said timing is still in flux because he may need surgery before the fight happens.
The Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News visits Fort Carson in Colorado to witness the equipment and tactics required for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.
After filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, Bed, Bath & Beyond has been relaunched as an online store by Overstock.com. Insider senior reporter Dominick Reuter explains.
July 2023 was the hottest month on record. The global average temperature was 62.51 degrees Fahrenheit -- nearly two-thirds of a degree hotter than the previous record set in 2019, and more than one degree hotter than the average set over the last 30 years, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Journalist and writer Jeff Goodell explains the significance of the numbers.
NASA has revealed new information about the star Earendel, which scientists say is now 28 billion lightyears away.
The state of Texas has sweltered this summer under a seemingly endless cycle of extreme heat warnings. Those high temperatures have put a strain on the state's power grid, with Texas' grid operator saying demand for energy has set seven records this summer alone. Emily Foxhall, Texas Tribune energy reporter, joins CBS News to give an update on how the state's power grid is performing.
Smashing these records has "dire consequences for both people and the planet," warned the head of the EU's Copernicus weather service.
The coral reefs off the shores of the Florida Keys should be vibrant and colorful this time of year. But scientists say they're seeing a very different picture.
"I sincerely apologize," the former first-round NFL draft pick said after pleading guilty in May to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
Kristen Galvan, a missing 15-year-old believed to be a victim of sex trafficking, is the subject of season four's first two episodes of the Paramount+ docuseries "Never Seen Again." Rachel Fischer, a human trafficking survivor and forensic expert, lent her knowledge to the show and joined CBS News to discuss exactly how someone can find themselves in a trafficking situation.
While on a fishing trip in the Florida Keys with her family earlier this summer, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor reeled in an unexpected catch: 70 pounds of cocaine, estimated to be worth more than $1 million. Castor, who previously served as Tampa's police chief, said the drug bale appeared to have been floating in the water for a while when she found it, CBS affiliate WTSP reported.
Rafael Guadalupe Felix Nuñez began his career as a hitman and later joined a gang who all adopted "Anthrax" as their last names.
Members of the local community where U.S. nurse Alix Dorsainvil was abducted had called on her kidnappers to set her free.
About 50 to 100 meteors from the Perseids can be seen per hour under ideal conditions, according to NASA.
NASA has revealed new information about the star Earendel, which scientists say is now 28 billion lightyears away.
NASA says the around-the-moon flight in November 2024 is on track, but follow-on lunar landing in late 2025 faces challenges.
Officials say the Starliner will be ready to fly by early March, but it's not clear when a launch might fit into the space station schedule.
Along with needed research gear and other equipment, the Cygnus delivered a pizza kit, fresh fruit and ice cream to the station crew.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
On Nov. 11, 2012, Jake Nolan accompanied his psychiatrist cousin to a NYC Home Depot where she purchased a sledgehammer; 24 hours later, it became a key piece of evidence in a crime that ended with Nolan and her ex-lover in the hospital.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
When a young mother disappears in Columbia, Missouri, investigators use DNA from a tree to help solve the mystery of what happened to her.
As soon as Schanda Handley was rescued, she told police she believed her estranged husband was behind her kidnapping. See the evidence that convinced investigators he was responsible.
July 2023 was the hottest month on record. The global average temperature was 62.51 degrees Fahrenheit -- nearly two-thirds of a degree hotter than the previous record set in 2019, and more than one degree hotter than the average set over the last 30 years, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Journalist and writer Jeff Goodell explains the significance of the numbers.
The Writers Guild of America strike reached its 100th day on Wednesday. More than 11,000 film and television writers went on strike beginning May 2 after contract negotiations between the WGA and Hollywood studios broke down. WGA members Meagan Daine and J.R. Zamora-Thal break down the biggest sticking points in the strike.
CBS News has confirmed the details of a memo written by an attorney associated with former President Donald Trump which outlined a plot to use fake electors to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has the details.
The FBI says a man who was shot and killed during a raid in Utah on Wednesday had allegedly posted threats against President Biden online. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the details. Plus, former Secret Service deputy director A.T. Smith joins with his insights on the investigation.
When President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Col. Paris Davis in March, it righted a nearly six-decade-old wrong for one of the first Black officers to serve in the Army’s elite Green Berets. Catherine Herridge has more.
Terence "Bud" Crawford recently became the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes.
"The Drew" is one of the most famous pro-am leagues in the country. It draws NBA stars — but stays true to its South Central roots.
On this tailgate-themed edition of CBS Mornings Deals, lifestyle expert Elizabeth Werner shows us items that might just make your football season a little better. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
American boxer Terence Crawford made history last month by becoming the first male boxer to hold all four major titles in two different weight classes. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his win against Errol Spence Jr. and what made him into the boxer he is today.
The Drew is a summer phenomenon, bringing NBA players to a high school gym in South Central L.A. Despite increased attention, it remains a family, and community affair. Danya Bacchus reports.
The retired colonel's Medal of Honor paperwork vanished twice at the height of the civil rights movement.
When President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Col. Paris Davis in March, it righted a nearly six-decade-old wrong for one of the first Black officers to serve in the Army’s elite Green Berets. Catherine Herridge has more.
Robbie Robertson, a prolific guitarist who played with Bob Dyland and co-founded The Band, has died at age 80.
An American nurse and her young daughter who were abducted in Haiti last month have been released by their captors. The nurse was working for an aide group at the time of their kidnapping.
A group of LGBTQ veterans who were kicked out of the military because of their sexual orientation have filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon for what they call its failure to correct “ongoing discrimination.” The veterans say the Defense Department refuses to grant them honorable discharges. Jim Axelrod has more.
Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has died at age 81. A poor Detroit singer-songwriter, he inspired a generation of anti-apartheid protestors in South Africa, and was featured in the documentary film "Searching for Sugar Man."
Panini says star or sub, they print the same number of stickers for each player in their World Cup sticker album.
Before Argentina won the World Cup last fall, fans scrambled to complete the tournament's sticker collection, so-called Panini stickers, which have become central to the World Cup experience.
Lesley Stahl reports on the kora, a centuries-old West African instrument, and the groundbreaking woman who's mastered it, Sona Jobarteh.
Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso player of the kora, a traditional African instrument. Now one of the world's foremost kora players, her mastery is made more remarkable when considering how complex the instrument is.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, former Vice President Mike Pence and former Attorney General William Barr join Major Garrett.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Chris Krebs, the former director of CISA and a CBS News cybersecurity expert and analyst, that aired on Sunday, Aug. 6, 2023.
"It's certainly a challenging case, but I don't think it runs afoul of the First Amendment," former Attorney General Bill Barr said.
The following is a transcript of an interview with former Attorney General William Barr that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 6, 2023.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Will Hurd, a former Texas congressman and current 2024 GOP candidate for president, that aired on "Face the Nation" on Aug. 6, 2023.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, David Pogue explains the "heat dome" behind record-breaking temperatures. Also: Jane Pauley talks with actor Michael J. Fox about his Parkinson's; Robert Costa interviews GOP presidential candidate Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey; Elizabeth Palmer examines the threat to Taiwan's democracy posed by nearby China; David Martin witnesses troops training in mine-clearing exercises; Martha Teichner visits a sanctuary for pet pigs; and Seth Doane takes to the water in a classic Italian Riva wooden motorboat.
"Sunday Morning" takes us to Africa, among the baobab trees of Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. Videographer: Lee McEachern.
Princeton University professor Julian Zelizer, editor of "The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment," discusses the latest criminal indictment against the former president as a result of special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the January 6 insurrection. Zelizer explains that, in bringing Trump to trial, the Department of Justice has boldly declared – regardless of the political fallout – it will hold our leaders accountable if they violate sacrosanct democratic principles.
For their counter-offensive to succeed, the Ukrainian military must blast its way through possibly millions of mines Russia has laid in their path. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin traveled to an Army base in Colorado to see the equipment and tactics the U.S. has provided to Ukraine for one of the most complex and dangerous of all battlefield maneuvers.
Allen McCloskey has been on the job as Galveston, Indiana's gravedigger since 1952. But he's also worked plenty of odd jobs around town, and treats everyone like family, which might explain why a good chunk of the town gathered recently for a surprise party in McCloskey's honor. Correspondent Steve Hartman went to Galveston to find out why McCloskey is such a beloved neighbor.
Roxanne Wood was murdered in 1987, but the case went cold for more than three decades. In 2021, investigators collected a crucial piece of evidence that would help close the case: a cigarette butt.
In February 1987, Roxanne Wood was viciously murdered in her Niles, Michigan, home. DNA that was preserved from the scene helped crack the case more than three decades later.
How a DNA “detective,” an undercover cop and a cast-off cigarette butt helped catch a killer. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, August 12 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.
How prosecutors made the case that the Wisconsin man killed his parents Bart and Krista Halderson in July 2021.
Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus each made their national television debuts on CBS Mornings. Now, their popular act Boygenius is back for Saturday Sessions' 500th milestone performance. Anthony Mason reports on their journey.
Former President Donald Trump hit the campaign trail days after his latest indictment; Boygenius performs for Saturday Sessions milestone.
The Transportation Security Administration saw its busiest day ever on June 30, screening 2.8 million passengers. The hustle and bustle is stressful for some, prompting the Philadelphia International Airport to ask for "animal assistance." Once a month, the nation's first zoo takes some of its animals on a trek to the Philadelphia airport. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Chef Victor Albisu put a twist on Mexican street food at an unassuming strip mall restaurant, and it led to national acclaim and dozens of locations across the Washington, D.C. area. Nancy Chen dropped by for a taste.
The Strong National Museum in Rochester, New York is dedicated to fun and games. With an extensive collection of toys, artifacts and video games, the museum has archived decades of play. Jamie Wax reports.
Being in a cast can be stressful, especially for younger patients. One doctor in Chicago is helping her pediatric patients by giving their casts custom art jobs. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has the story.
Millions of birds die each year colliding with buildings. Conservationists are out to help redesign buildings so that they are easier for migratory birds to see and avoid. Nikole Killion has the story.
Some 11,000 Los Angeles city workers are going on strike for 24 hours Tuesday. It's the latest in a wave of labor actions this summer that include the ongoing writers' and actors' strikes. Joy Benedict has the latest.
The U.S. women's national soccer team lost to Sweden on penalty kicks in the round of 16 on Sunday morning. It was the earliest ever exit from the tournament for the two-time defending champions. Nancy Chen reports.
A massive gathering of Catholic youth came to an end Sunday with mass at a park in Portugal. Earlier in the festival, Pope Francis criticized local bishops after a report detailing sexual abuse of minors by clergy members for decades. Chris Livesay reports.
In July 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, leaving a power vacuum seized upon by rival gangs that now effectively run the capital city of Port-au-Prince. It’s the latest in a long history of hardships, including some in which the US has played a role. Remarkably Haitians are undeterred in their optimism for a better future. CBS Reports explores Haiti’s current crisis, fueled in part by American firepower, and the inspiring stories amidst the anarchy of those fighting to fulfill Haiti’s promise. After the documentary’s release, a spokesperson from Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry's office provided the following statement: "We don't deal with gangs. We don't talk to them. We don't negotiate with them. We don't even want to sit with them."
Today, the phrase "40 acres and a mule" represents the broken promises the U.S. government has made to Black American farmers, contributing to a vast racial wealth gap. CBS Reports explores the ways in which Black Americans are trying to reclaim their land, connect to their ancestry, and generate wealth that can be passed on for generations to come.
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived. AI tools such as ChatGPT offer the power to transform fields like business, art, medical research and more. But this technology also brings ethical uncertainty and peril. CBS Reports explores the unleashing of this still rapidly evolving creation and some of the possible dangers.
Nearly 40% of food in the U.S. ends up in the landfill, a problem exacerbating both climate change and food insecurity. But innovative chefs from gourmet eateries to soup kitchens are on a mission to change that. CBS Reports' Adam Yamaguchi dines across America to discover the creative ways chefs transform food waste into trendy eats.
CBS Reports investigates why, in public school districts across America, some teachers have sexually abused students for decades before being stopped.
The Supreme Court has given the Biden administration a temporary green light to crack down on ghost guns -- firearms that don't have serial numbers, many of them homemade -- pausing a lower court's ruling that had blocked the administration's regulation efforts while a legal battle over the weapons continues. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Abortion rights supporters in Ohio are claiming victory after voters rejected a measure that would have made it harder to amend the state constitution. State Republicans wanted to change the law ahead of a vote that could codify abortion rights into Ohio's constitution in November. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
A winning ticket matching all six numbers pulled in Tuesday night's $1.58 billion Mega Millions lottery drawing was sold in Neptune Beach, Florida. The lucky buyer will be taking home the largest jackpot in the game's history.
Former President Donald Trump continued his attacks on special counsel Jack Smith during a New Hampshire rally Tuesday as prosecutors push for a protective order limiting what he can say about the federal charges over alleged 2020 election interference. Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the hearing and Trump's other legal battles.
Ohio voters reject special election measures; experts warn of foodborne illnesses in school lunches.
Ohio voters on Tuesday rejected a proposal that would've made it more difficult to change the state's constitution. Abortion rights supporters are celebrating the outcome of the vote because of a November ballot question on enshrining reproductive rights in the Ohio constitution. CBS News political director Fin Gómez shares takeaways from the result.
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News that a Utah man who was shot and killed during an FBI raid Wednesday allegedly posted death threats online against President Biden. On social media, the suspect allegedly referenced the president's scheduled Thursday visit to Utah and threatened to dig out camouflage gear and a rifle. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Back in December 2022 during its final public hearing, the House Jan. 6 Committee unanimously issued four criminal referrals against Donald Trump. Less than one year later, the former president's legal situation looks drastically different. California Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, who previously served on the House select committee, joins CBS News to look back at the group's work amid special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the attack.
Newly unsealed court records show a monthslong legal battle played out behind closed doors after special counsel Jack Smith's team obtained a search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Twitter account in January. Kyle Cheney, senior legal affairs reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to break down the latest developments.
Few 2024 GOP presidential hopefuls are bringing in the kind of cash that Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina is, but no other candidate is spending it as quickly as he is either. According to the latest Federal Election Commission filings, Scott's campaign is the only one spending money faster than it is coming in. Former Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, currently the co-chair of a super PAC supporting Scott's bid, joined "America Decides" to discuss the campaign.
Director and film producer Steve James joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his 2022 film, "A Compassionate Spy," which chronicles the life of Theodore Hall, a U.S. nuclear physicist and Soviet Union spy.
California Congressman Eric Swalwell joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his work on the House Oversight Committee, his rocky relationship with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and how he and his family have been affected after receiving "multiple" daily death threats.
Washington Post Feature Reporter Ben Terris joins Major Garrett on this week's episode of "The Takeout," discussing his new book, "The Big Break," the players in Washington featured in it and the aspects of life in Washington, D.C. not seen by the American public.
Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss the Biden administration's push for student loan forgiveness, the future of the Supreme Court. and President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign.
Jon Ward, chief national correspondent for Yahoo! News, joins Major Garrett for this week's episode of "The Takeout" to discuss his new book, "Testimony: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Failed a Generation," and his experiences covering U.S. politics.