U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
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The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, was one of the troops subjected to a 65-mile Bataan death march in the Philippines during World War II.
Several U.S. personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack at Al Asad Air Base, but the injuries were not reported to be critical, officials said.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
In the immediate lead-up to D-Day, naval codebreaker Jean Sims was one of the few who knew a major operation was coming.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
There is no question that Nehls served overseas and engaged in combat, but military documents show he received one Bronze Star instead of two.
John C.G. Kerr, originally from Florida, was 35 when he was reported missing in 1967.
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
U.S. service members alleged that 3M's combat earplugs were defective, leaving them with hearing loss and tinnitus.
The head of NORAD and U.S. NORTHCOM began an internal probe after a small number of alcohol containers were found in a classified workspace at U.S. Northern Command.
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.
A video shared by the Navy showed the exercises, including the moment the rocket was remotely launched.
CBS News analysis of data compiled by The Violence Project shows 26% of mass shooters since 1966 have military experience — a much higher share than the general U.S. population.
The Osprey aircraft, which was conducting a training exercise, was carrying 23 personnel, the U.S. Marines said.
The class action lawsuit claims the Pentagon's failure to correct "ongoing discrimination" represents a violation of constitutional rights.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown's nomination to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff could be held up in the Senate.
The new data, shared exclusively with CBS News, covers the years from 1980 until the federal courts lifted the ban against gay and lesbian service members in 2010.
The report outlined both privacy and counterintelligence concerns stemming from the ability of U.S. government agencies to acquire potentially sensitive personal information.
President Biden went to Arlington National Cemetery to laud the sacrifice of generations of U.S. troops who died fighting for their country.
"You can't just push the past aside": Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta calls for justice for those who served under "don't ask, don't tell."
The decorations include more than 83,000 twinkling lights on trees, garlands, wreaths and other displays, 77 Christmas trees and 25 wreaths.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
A repeat sex offender in Colorado will now serve an additional three years behind bars
The City Council is considering a zoning change that would allow single-family homes and the owners to build duplexes and multiplexes on their property.
Three people are in custody after thousands of gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a gas station in Steamboat Springs.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Friday was one of the most crowded days of the year for Denver International Airport and TSA security lines were backed up for much of the day.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre released its year-end report this week. It says 1.69 million tickets were distributed this year at the Colorado venue.
The Aurora Police Department is seeking charges against 11 suspects in its investigation into a violent kidnapping and assault earlier this week at an apartment complex in Aurora.
The city of Littleton is looking at plans for more diverse and affordable housing options.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The holiday spirit was alive at the annual Boys and Girls Club party where the Denver Nuggets brought joy to local kids. The club says they need more donations to make the season bright.
The Broncos missed out on a shot to end the second longest current playoff drought in the NFL with Thursday night's 34-27 loss to the Chargers.
Denver Broncos rookie running back Audric Estime scored his first career touchdown on Thursday Night Football.
The Charlotte Hornets' mascot appeared to award a fan a video game console, but the device was taken away when the cameras stopped.
The Denver Broncos Week 17 matchup against the Bengals is now scheduled for Dec. 28.
Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least 2 people and injuring dozens.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
There will be no criminal charges filed after the online leak of voting machine passwords that happened in the Colorado Secretary of State's Office.
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.
Biden's most recent climate initiatives are all but certain to be short-lived, mostly thanks to an obscure law that tends to come into play every four years.
Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.
Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Sleep optimization, or "sleepmaxxing," is a popular trend among a younger demographic, but experts share a few words of caution.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
The Holiday Market at Cherry Creek North is made up of dozens of small businesses and makers, and most of them are locally owned.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
Here's what the anticipated record number of holiday travelers should know about how a government shutdown could affect trips.
Millions of Medicare enrollees are likely to see relief in 2025 when a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug-spending goes into effect.
More than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year's Day, which would top the previous holiday-season high set in 2019, according to AAA.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.