Fort Hood attack survivors receive Purple Hearts
Top Army commander says he hopes medal gives closure to survivors, relatives of soldiers who died in 2009 shooting
Tragedy At Fort Hood
Fort Hood shooting victims sue government
Compensation sought by 148 victims and family members from shooting at Texas base allegedly by Army psychiatrist
Fort Hood victims want shooting called terror act
Terror attack label would allow victims, relatives of those killed in 2009 shooting to receive certain benefits, advocates say
Court rules Fort Hood massacre suspect must shave beard
Appeals court says Maj. Nidal Hasan must have his facial hair forcibly shaved off before murder trial
Fort Hood shooter's beard focus of hearing
Lawyers for military psychiatrist charged in 2009 massacre claim that military's judge's demand is biased
Judge to Fort Hood suspect: Shave or be shaved
Military judge orders Maj. Nidal Hasan must be clean-shaven, rules shooting suspect isn't growing beard for sincere purposes
Fort Hood suspect explains controversial beard
Maj. Nidal Hasan told a judge he isn't trying to show disrespect for the judge's authority by growing his beard
Judge: Fort Hood suspect can be forcibly shaved
Case against Maj. Nidal Hasan can move forward after judge ruled right to forcibly shave Army psychiatrist's beard before trial begins
Fort Hood suspect's trial on hold over beard
Trial for Army psychiatrist charged in Fort Hood massacre delayed while court weighs his objections to being forcibly shaved
Jury selection set for Mon. in Fort Hood shooting
Military judge refuses to again delay the trial of an Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly Fort Hood shooting rampage
Report: Warning signs missed for accused Ft. Hood gunman
Independent investigation shows agency failed to investigate Nidal Hasan, despite suspicious emails
Report: Ft. Hood gunman warning signs missed
A new report released today by the FBI indicates that critical warning signs were missed which could have possibly prevented Army Major Nidal Hassan's deadly shooting rampage at Ft. Hood back in 2009. Bob Orr reports.
Fort Hood review will call for FBI policy changes
Independent review of 2009 shooting massacre will recommend 18 changes in FBI policies and protocol, according to a letter
83 seek $750M compensation for Fort Hood tragedy
Victims and family members in the mass shooting allege that willful negligence enabled Nidal Hasan to carry out the attack
Fort Hood's fallen heroes
A look at those who lost their lives in the Fort Hood massacre
Memorial at Fort Hood
President Obama speaks at ceremony honoring soldiers who died in mass shooting
Mourning the Fort Hood victims
Vigils, memorials and condolences for the victims of the Fort Hood mass shooting
Mass shooting at Fort Hood
Soldier opens fire at Texas military base
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
Group of Senate Democrats demands action on unfulfilled vehicle safety measures
Among the outstanding provisions was an order from Congress that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration draft a new standard for the strength of vehicle seats.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
2 killed in Ohio home explosion, cause under investigation
Several residents said the explosion in Bethel, Ohio, shook their homes and caused minor damage.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Bomb cyclone in Northwest causes vast power outages, kills at least 1
A major storm swept across the northwestern U.S., battering the region with strong winds and rain, causing widespread power outages and downing trees that killed at least one person.
Carcass of massive endangered whale washes ashore in Alaska
The carcass was comparable to the width of a college basketball court and female, according to biologists.
How Laken Riley's death sent "a reality shock" through a college town
For many students, Athens, Georgia, no longer feels like the safe haven they once thought it was, after the killing of Laken Riley.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
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Target tumbles 20% after its earnings fall short. Here's what happened.
Target stock tumbled almost 20% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings that fell short of forecasts. Here what's going on.
Frontier Airlines is adding 16 new routes. Here's where they are.
Frontier is expanding service across 21 airports in the U.S. and Caribbean. Here are the new routes the carrier will service.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
H&R Block, Intuit drop on report that Musk's DOGE may develop a tax app
H&R Block, Intuit stock dropped amid a report that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency may develop a tax filing app.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
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U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
As he retires, Ohio lawmaker recalls 2017 shooting at House GOP baseball practice
As he gets ready to retire, GOP Rep. Brad Wenstrup often thinks about the day Rep. Steve Scalise, one of the House Republican leaders, was shot during a baseball practice.
Pentagon solves 1 UFO mystery but still probing case of "large orange orb"
Director of Pentagon office probing UFOs showed Congress 3 cases it's resolved, but also discussed 3 — out of nearly two dozen — still under active investigation.
Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process
The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis' Canadian drug import plan goes nowhere after FDA approval
Florida sued the FDA over what it said was a "reckless delay" in approving its drug importation plan. Now, nearly a year after the FDA gave the state the green light, the program has yet to begin.
As "walking pneumonia" spreads, ER visits surge for sick babies
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
Trump taps Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead key Medicare and Medicaid agency
Dr. Mehmet Oz unsuccessfully ran for Senate in 2022. Now he's Trump's choice to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Canada's internal battle over medically assisted dying for mental illness
Canada legalized medically assisted dying in 2016. It was set to expand to patients suffering solely from mental illness last year, but it hasn't — yet.
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Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
What Russia's new nuclear weapons policy means
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved changes formally lowering the threshold at which his country can consider a nuclear attack.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
U.S. to provide anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, official says
Ukraine has been one of the most mined countries in the world since Russia's invasion in 2022, and Ukraine is inundated with anti-personnel mines.
Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism
The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.
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Katt Williams says he passed Marine boot camp, but there's no record of it
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
"Gladiator II" actors talk sequel, preparations and more
Actors Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn and Fred Hechinger talk about the upcoming release of "Gladiators II," 25 years after the original "Gladiator" movie, and what it was like working with director Ridley Scott.
Sarah Gelman on best holiday cookbooks
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman shares her top cookbook recommendations to help you create festive and comforting meals this holiday season.
Joey McIntyre on new holiday rom-com
New Kids on the Block's Joey McIntyre steps into Christmas as the star of "Jingle Bell Love," a holiday rom-com premiering on Roku.
Danny Trejo trades action for archaeology
In his new series "Mysteries Unearthed," Danny Trejo explores some of the world's most fascinating historical finds with experts and historians.
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SpaceX successfully tests Starship
SpaceX successfully launched its Super Heavy-Starship rocket from Texas for its sixth test flight Tuesday with its CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump looking on. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more on the launch.
Here's what Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote in Project 2025
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Google's Chrome browser could be sold
The Justice Department is reportedly asking a judge to force Google's parent company to sell its Chrome browser following a ruling that declared the company's search engine practices an illegal monopoly.
How this new car runs without gas or electricity
As climate change intensifies, the race for a more eco-friendly car has revved up. Itay Hod reports on the newest twist on travel.
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Energy Secretary Granholm on Trump presidency
Former leaders and climate experts have issued a letter calling the U.N.'s annual climate meeting "no longer fit for purpose." Recently, CBS News spoke with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about the summit and what the incoming Trump presidency means for clean energy and climate change. The conversation took place before the president-elect made his pick for energy secretary.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef dying at record rate, alarmed researchers say
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Long-term effects of Trump plans for oil, gas
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to "drill, baby, drill" on Day 1 in office. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to take a closer look at the environmental impact of some of Trump's potential energy and climate policies.
How climate change impacts the economy
2024 is on pace to be the hottest year on record worldwide. CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica reports that extreme weather events cost the global economy over $2 trillion in the last 10 years.
Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
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Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.
Woman linked to 14 poisoning murders is sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, 36, is accused of swindling thousands of dollars from her victims before killing them with cyanide.
Susan Smith seeking her freedom 30 years after drowning her 2 young sons
Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother convicted of killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake in 1994 with the boys strapped in their seats inside, is asking a parole board to free her.
Court sees texts from Laken Riley's mother
Video of the last moments Laken Riley was seen alive and the final texts between her and her mother were shown in court Tuesday. Jose Ibarra, an undocumented Venezuelan immigrant, is on trial for the murder of the 22-year-old nursing student. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Last frantic texts sent by Laken Riley's mother revealed in court
Prosecutors say Jose Ibarra killed Laken Riley after a struggle, and data from Riley's smartwatch shows her heart stopped beating at 9:28 a.m.
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
SpaceX launches Super Heavy-Starship, with Trump there to watch
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
Far side of the moon once had erupting volcanoes, lunar soil shows
Researchers analyzed lunar soil brought back by China's Chang'e-6, the first spacecraft to return with a haul of rocks and dirt from the little-explored far side.
When you can see the Beaver Moon, 2024's final supermoon
November's full moon, known as the Beaver Moon, is the last supermoon of 2024. Here's when it peaks and why it's called the Beaver Moon.
Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Summer music heats up 2024
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American Airlines system stops early boarding
American Airlines has been testing a new boarding system in Tuscon and two other airports that prevents passengers from trying to board before their group is called. American will add the system to 100 airports ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with more in the coming months.
Recapping the 6th SpaceX Starship test flight
SpaceX launched a sixth test flight of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watching. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has a breakdown of the flight.
Woman up for parole in sons' murders
Thirty years ago, Susan Smith rolled her car into a South Carolina lake with her 3-year-old and 14-month-old sons inside. She initially told police she was carjacked before confessing to their killings. On Wednesday, Smith, who is serving a life sentence, will ask a parole board for her freedom.
Warnings of major Russian attack on Ukraine
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv shut its doors Wednesday as Ukraine braced amid warnings of retaliation from Moscow for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory with American-made missiles. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more.
Linda McMahon, Dr. Oz picked for Trump Cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump is moving forward with more Cabinet selections, choosing former WWE CEO and Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon to be his education secretary and TV doctor Mehmet Oz to oversee Medicare and Medicaid. CBS News political reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest on Trump's incoming administration and the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump's attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz.