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After years of service to the nation, the Battleship North Carolina was about to fade quietly into history -- until school children came to the rescue. Mark Strassmann has the story.
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After years of service to the nation, the Battleship North Carolina was about to fade quietly into history -- until school children came to the rescue. Mark Strassmann has the story.
America's VetDogs trains service dogs to help veterans with disabilities during their next chapter. President and CEO John Miller joins "The Takeout" with Luke, one of the organization's dogs, to discuss the process.
President Trump honored veterans and military members during his Veterans Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Tuesday. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
The ongoing 42-day government shutdown is impacting military families and veterans, according to advocates, who report that visits to military food banks have increased over the last two months. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
The government shutdown continues to impact military families as Veterans Day falls on Day 42 of the funding lapse. Kathy Roth-Douquet, the founder and CEO of Blue Star Families, joins CBS News with more.
Former President Barack Obama surprised a group of Americans being honored for Veterans Day. CBS News' Errol Barnett reports.
Most stores will remain open on Veterans Day, but services like the USPS and many banks will close.
Former President Obama surprised dozens of Korean and Vietnam War veterans by greeting their plane after it arrived in Washington for Veterans Day on a flight organized by a nonprofit group.
Monday marks the Marines' 250th birthday and Veterans' Day is Tuesday -- both coming in a week where active-duty military are set to go without pay amid the government shutdown.
Lessons learned on the battlefield can be every bit as valuable as those learned in school. Some veterans are sharing their hard-earned education with others. David Martin explains.
On Monday, several 2020 presidential hopefuls revealed their plans to help America's 20 million veterans. Natalie Brand breaks down some of the extensive proposals, and Nicole Sganga joins CBSN to take a closer look at Mayor Pete Buttigieg's plan.
As President Trump spoke before the parade, protesters outside blew whistles and shouted "Traitor" — and even clashed with a World War II veteran in the parade.
Winter is still over a month away, but hundreds of cold temperature records are about to get shattered. A new blast of arctic air is descending across the country, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast. It could be the coldest Veterans Day on record in Minneapolis and Chicago. Jeff Berardelli reports.
From Veterans Day to the first public hearing in Congress' impeachment inquiry into President Trump, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
Parts of the Midwest could be battling one of the coldest Veterans Day ever, as another blast of arctic air is set to move into the central and eastern portions of the country by Sunday. Plunging temperatures are also helping to bring early November snow to the mid-Atlantic states. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli reports.
From Election Day to Veterans Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.
About 14% of the population of Guam are veterans. For them, Adam Yamaguchi reports, getting the health care they need can be a challenge.
President Biden delivers remarks at Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day; Maryland man wanted for allegedly 3D-printing 80 ghost guns.
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
Women couldn't serve in combat roles during WWII, but thousands like 100-year-old Mae Warner joined the military in other ways to support troops fighting overseas.
A weathered American flag outside 66-year-old Napoleon Fuller's Menifee, California home connected him with a Vietnam veteran. That connection gave him a renewed sense of pride.
In November 2004, David Martin reported on the battle of Fallujah, the service members wounded in the fight and the toll it had taken on them and their families. This week on "CBS Sunday Morning," Martin caught up with one of the people from that story, Joe Dan Worley, a medic who was hit by a roadside bomb in the battle.
President Biden marked Veterans Day with an address at Arlington National Cemetery's Memorial Amphitheater. See the president's full speech.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were at Arlington National Cemetery Monday to participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in observance of Veterans Day. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes provided analysis of the moment.
Some businesses and services may be closed on Veterans Day, a holiday to commemorate Americans who served in the military.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
The wife of Sgt. First Class Jose Serrano is being held at an ICE detention center in El Paso.
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office.
The new report evaluated air quality in different parts of the country by measuring the presence of ozone and particle pollution in the atmosphere.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16, the University of South Florida Police Department said. Loved ones say their disappearances are out of character and they're concerned.
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
The cost of renting a home, which surged during the pandemic, is showing signs of returning to earth, new data shows.
Sun alleges that World Liberty Financial froze the digital tokens he had purchased, locking him out of assets worth as much as $1 billion.
The AI company behind the chatbot Claude is looking into a report of unauthorized access to Mythos from one of its third-party vendor environments.
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
Karex, which calls itself the "world's largest condom maker," could hike the company's prices by 20% to 30%, its CEO told Reuters.
In a department built to respond to catastrophic threats, employees have been reduced to bartering for office supplies.
The Senate rejected another attempt to rein in President Trump's ability to use further military force against Iran, marking Democrats' fifth effort to do so since the war began eight weeks ago.
Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday.
The FBI obtained four warrants under FISA to monitor Carter Page, who served as an informal adviser to President Trump during his 2016 campaign.
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
The order will open the door for more research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, sources told CBS News earlier this week.
Casey Gould wanted to be a mom her whole life. Her long-awaited pregnancy went smoothly — until she saw something alarming.
The move may signal a more constructive relationship between Ukraine and the European Union following the ouster of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán earlier this month.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government is still investigating a potential violation of national security laws in the incident.
As thousands of undocumented migrants line up to apply for amnesty under a new program in Spain, the prime minister's opponents vow a fight.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
The crew of the Mariana notified the U.S. Coast Guard on April 15 that the 145-foot vessel lost its starboard engine during Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.
Donnie Wahlberg talks about starring in the series "Boston Blue" and the emotional moments he shared with the cast members when he revealed the show was being renewed for a second season. He also discusses if his wife, Jenny McCarthy, could make an appearance on the show.
New data shows interest in vinyl records is only getting stronger, with social media and and special releases from artists like Taylor Swift helping drive the trend. Jarred Hill has more.
Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more.
Singer D4vd appeared in court Monday, hours after prosecutors announced he would be charged with first-degree murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Matt Gutman reports.
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
Business Insider got a look at an email Meta, the parent company of Facebook, sent to all employees, letting them know that it would start tracking their interactions with their computers to train the company's artificial intelligence. Business Insider tech correspondent Charles Rollet 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.
The company behind Truth Social has lost more than $1 billion since going public two years ago, while its shares have tumbled 58% during the past 12 months.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
Researchers studied how the drug affected the movements of wild fish in their natural habitats.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The process of making 30 billion tons of concrete every year produces more carbon pollution than all the world's ships and planes put together. Now, the North Carolina and Denmark-based Biomason is using biotechnology, including naturally-occurring microbes, to create "biocement" that's just as sturdy but emits much less CO2. David Pogue reports.
Over the past century, the cultivation and processing of wheat has led to strains of grain that are less nutritious, less flavorful, and more vulnerable to climate change. The researchers at Breadlab, at Washington State University, are trying to breed varieties of whole grains that are better for farmers, consumers – and taste buds. David Pogue reports.
The renewable energy company Panthalassa says it has a solution to the proliferation of AI data centers, which consume massive amounts of energy and are the cause of increased carbon pollution: sea-based data centers, powered by wave energy.
Surveillance video shows the moment a car came crashing through a police station in Philadelphia. Five people were taken to the hospital and police say they believe the incident was intentional. Shanelle Kaul reports.
OpenAI and ChatGPT are under investigation by Florida officials after a deadly shooting last year at Florida State University. Prosecutors allege the AI bot offered "significant advice" to the suspect just days before the shooting. OpenAI says its chatbot is not responsible. Jo Ling Kent reports.
The assault-style rifle used to kill eight children in a Louisiana mass shooting was stolen from a truck, the gun's previous owner said.
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its nonprofit investigations into extremist groups. CBS News justice reporter Jake Rosen has the details.
Mexican authorities say a gunman atop the Pyramid of the Moon, one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites, shot at tourists and taunted first responders on Monday. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman reports on the new details.
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
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.
Virginia voters approved a new congressional map on Tuesday night, expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to unpack the results.
Wednesday marks 53 days since the U.S. launched the war with Iran. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina joins "The Takeout" to discuss the state of the conflict and more.
The situation in Iran remains fluid as the global economy, increasingly stressed by energy shortages, awaits clear signals. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Tuesday marks Earth Day, and if you have any unused devices at home, there are green ways to dispose of them. CNET senior technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins CBS News to discuss.
On April 22, 2016, the U.N. held a signing ceremony for the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at curbing climate change, featuring several speakers from various nations, including actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio. Watch his full speech from the event.