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The judge in the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl desertion case said he would not be influenced by President Trump's call for harsh punishment, and apparently, he was not. Bergdahl was spared jail time today, which President Trump called "a complete and total disgrace." Mark Strassmann has more.
Military judge says Bergdahl will be dishonorably discharged and have rank reduced but serve no time
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will avoid prison time for walking away from his remote Afghan outpost in 2009. A military judge ruled that Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years, will be dishonorably discharged and demoted. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassman was in the courtroom joins CBSN with more on the verdict.
In an unexpected and emotional statement, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl also described the daily nightmares and flashbacks to his five years in captivity
Among the most vivid testimony Thursday came from Jonathan Morita, describing how his hand was shattered by a rocket-propelled grenade
The Navy SEAL, who suffered a career-ending injury during that mission, testified at Bergdahl's sentencing hearing
Hearing starts Monday and is expect to feature dramatic testimony; Bergdahl faces up to life in prison on charges of desertion
Bergdahl is charged with endangering his comrades by walking away from a remote post in Afghanistan in 2009
Bergdahl was held captive by Taliban for half a decade after he abandoned his Afghanistan post. He was to be tried in October
Prosecutors can try Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on a rare charge alleging he endangered comrades by walking off his post in Afghanistan in 2009
Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years in Afghanistan, has been charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy
Presiding judge may be open to prosecution using injured troops' testimony as evidence Sgt. Bergdahl endangered his comrades
Bergdahl’s attorneys say Gen. Abrams should have referred the case for a general court-martial rather than a lower-level prosecution
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl said he left a post in 2009 to draw attention to what he saw as bad decisions by officers above him, according to documents
Lawyers may seek deposition from Trump or call him as a witness, saying they fear his comments could affect Bergdahl's right to a fair trial
Soldier who faces charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy appears before an Army judge for pretrial hearing
Military officials have scheduled two weeks for the court-martial of Bergdahl on charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy
The army sergeant, who is facing a military court martial for desertion, is telling his story in the podcast "Serial"
Army sergeant who walked off his base and was a Taliban prisoner deferred entering a plea, as well as deciding on whether he wants a jury
The U.S. Army announced that Bowe Bergdahl's case is headed to trial by general court-martial. Bergdahl is accused of deserting his post in Afghanistan before being captured by the Taliban. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Attorney of soldier swapped for five Taliban says military ignored advice of preliminary hearing recommending misdemeanor-level military court
Army Sergeant was kidnapped by the Taliban in 2009 after wandering from his post in Afghanistan; first interviews are now on podcast "Serial"
The popular podcast "Serial" started its second season Thursday by introducing the story of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl The podcast is the first time Bergdahl has spoken since he was released from a Taliban prison last year. David Martin has his story.
Popular podcast returns with story of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, former prisoner of war facing military charges
Bowe Bergdahl's lawyer reveals what he says Army officer is recommending after reviewing evidence against ex-Taliban captive
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
While Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to keep current limits on asylum, former President Donald Trump has vowed to seal the southern border altogether.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the "husband and wife mountains" on Flores island, erupts, covering villages in thick ash and hot embers.
Amnesty International calls on Iran to free woman said to have been "violently arrested after she removed her clothes in protest" of harassment by authorities.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
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The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but hasn't allowed a raise in 15 years.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus was a Republican donor and supporter of former President Donald Trump.
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Wave of online ticket thefts targets Taylor Swift fans. ""The tickets are gone — gone. It was devastating," one consumer said.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, in the 2024 presidential election.
Harris and Trump both have proposed historically large tax overhauls. Here's what to know.
The FBI said that a number of fabricated clips mimicking official statements and news organizations are spreading false information.
Congress has control over its own members' salary, but hasn't allowed a raise in 15 years.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
North Korea and its partner Russia say Kim Jong Un's U.N. resolution-breaking missile tests are a justified reaction to U.S. military provocations.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
A former police officer in Columbus, Ohio, who shot and killed Andre Hill has been found guilty in the shooting.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
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The misinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 elections are reportedly expected to increase on Election Day and the days to follow. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down the debunked efforts.
Here's a breakdown of closing times for polls in the U.S. on Election Day 2024. All eyes will be on seven key battleground states that may help determine the fate of the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Also, Molly Ball, a senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more on what's motivating voters to cast their ballots.
Many voters in Michigan, a key batteground state in the 2024 presidential election, are weighing labor issues, the economy and Israel's war in the Gaza Strip as they cast their Election Day ballot. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has more on why people are voting.
Former President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Palm Beach, Florida, for Election Day 2024. After voting, Trump spoke to reporters and said he felt very confident about his race with Vice President Kamala Harris.
Powering up is something most of us take for granted, but millions of people in Africa live without access to electricity. A U.S. company is working to change that with an innovation that's up for Prince Williams' 2024 Earthshot Prize, awards that highlight climate solutions. CBS News' Sarah Carter reports from South Africa.