VA director apologizes for comments about sex harassment claims
When CBS SF Bay Area told David Stockwell about women's sexual harassment claims, he defended the investigative process
VA Hospitals Scandal
Feds step up investigations as drugs vanish at some VA hospitals
AP: Doctors, nurses or pharmacy staff at federal hospitals siphoned away controlled substances for their own use or street sales
Accident or crime? VA worker charged over death
Case of Fredrick Harris, charged with manslaughter in 2013 death of Air Force vet Charles Johnson in La., is now political fodder
Employee bonuses in question at embattled VA
The Department of Veterans Affairs paid out $100.43 million in performance bonuses to employees in 2014 -- even though several of them were under investigation or accused of mismanagement
Cleaning up the VA
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets
"Livid" VA patients still facing long waits times for health care
AP study finds that number of appointments that take longer than 90 days to complete has nearly doubled since the summer
VA rule change could double number of vets eligible for health care
Amid pressure from Congress and veterans groups, VA says it will relax 40-mile rule for private medical care
Nearly a year removed from scandal, how is Phoenix VA doing?
President Obama visits VA hospital at the heart of controversy over mismanaged veterans; improvements made, but there's still more to do
Robert McDonald announces plans to reorganize the VA
A new structure comes in the wake of a scandal at VA hospitals around the country
Robert McDonald: Cleaning up the VA
The Secretary of Veterans Affairs tells Scott Pelley about his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency for his fellow vets
VA moves to fire 4 senior executives due to scandal
The firings come as part of a government crackdown on the embattled agency after veterans experienced long wait times for care and falsified records
VA managers lied about problems, inspector says
During the probe in the wake of the VA hospital wait times scandal, an inspector general says his office was lied to
Obama to veterans: Defeating ISIS won't be easy or quick
But, the president added, "America does not forget" and "justice will be done"
Veterans Affairs says no proof delays were behind hospital deaths
The agency had been accused of holdups in care that led to the deaths of 40 veterans at the Phoenix VA hospital
Obama: "Our veterans don't have time for politics"
The VA reform bill the president signed, which sailed through Congress last week, aims to clean up the agency after its hospital wait times scandal
VA reform bill clears Senate, awaits Obama's signature
Scrambling to wrap up work before a 5-week summer recess, lawmakers finished the bill to reform the embattled Veterans Affairs health care system
House approves bill overhauling VA health care
The bipartisan compromise bill to reform the scandal-plagued Veterans Affairs Department now heads to the Senate
Bob McDonald confirmed as new VA secretary
The former Procter & Gamble executive will face serious challenges and high expectations as he tries to reform the embattled agency
VA reform deal's architects aim for speedy passage
The chairmen of the congressional veterans affairs committees are working quickly to get the bill passed before Congress' summer recess
Congressional negotiators agree on VA reform: What will they fix?
On the eve of their five-week summer recess, House and Senate Veterans Affairs committee chairmen hammered out a deal to reform the embattled VA
Veterans' Affairs committee chairmen reach VA reform deal
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., moved past a public breakdown in negotiations last week to reach an agreement on reform legislation
VA nominee clears first Senate hurdle
The full Senate will vote soon to confirm former Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald to be the new secretary of Veterans Affairs
VA nominee Robert McDonald pledges to "transform" embattled agency
Obama's nominee for Veterans Affairs secretary pledged to reform the scandal-plagued agency, saying "systematic failures" must be addressed
VA chief pledges end to whistleblower retaliation
The acting Veterans Affairs secretary vowed to crack down on whistleblower retaliation after critical report
CEOs as government saviors: Boom or bust?
Are expectations unrealistically high that Obama's VA secretary nominee - former CEO Bob McDonald - can fix a broken bureaucracy?
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Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Woman sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women get to U.S.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks
Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
White House unveils first lady Melania Trump's official portrait
The White House released the official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday.
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.
Trump's immigration crackdown also targets legal ways to enter the U.S.
The Trump administration is also issuing bans and restrictions on legal immigration, including refugees displaced by violence.
Judge reverses order, grants Oath Keepers access to Capitol after Trump clemency
A judge had ordered the Oath Keeper members convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to be barred from entering the U.S. Capitol court permission.
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Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Woman sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women get to U.S.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks
Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
White House unveils first lady Melania Trump's official portrait
The White House released the official portrait of first lady Melania Trump on Monday.
China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
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Starbucks brings back condiment bar, free refills for some drinks
Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.
Social Security boost may take more than a year for many Americans
The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Don't have TikTok on your phone? You can buy someone else's on eBay for thousands.
Fuji TV bosses resign over sex scandal linked to former star
Masahiro Nakai, a former leader of Japan's once-hugely popular boy band SMAP, reached a costly settlement with a woman over an alleged sex assault.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
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Trump signs executive orders on military DEI, trans service members, COVID
President Trump signed executive orders that could reshape the management and composition of the U.S. military.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes
About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.
Judge reverses order, grants Oath Keepers access to Capitol after Trump clemency
A judge had ordered the Oath Keeper members convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to be barred from entering the U.S. Capitol court permission.
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CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
Snoozing on the couch can disrupt your sleep. These expert tips can help.
Falling asleep on the couch is a small habit that can have a big impact on your sleep, leaving you wide awake when you move into bed for the night.
As RFK Jr. raises vaccine doubts, data shows how many lives they've saved
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has raised doubts about vaccines — but history shows they've saved millions of lives.
Alabama woman becomes longest-living recipient of pig organ transplant
Towana Looney of Alabama has become the longest-living recipient of a pig organ transplant.
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.
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China targets U.S. service members on social media in "virtual espionage"
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
CDC staff ordered to cut off communication with WHO
The directive to the CDC to halt communications with the World Health Organization was imposed to comply with President Trump's executive order.
World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
Elephant tramples tourist to death in South Africa
The South African national parks agency asked people not to post images of the incident on social media.
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Brooklyn Park teen debuts first movie at 19
It's known as one of the toughest businesses to crack into, but a Brooklyn Park teen is making her way in Hollywood.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author-illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series, about a hero cop who is part-man, part-police dog, is now on screen in a new animated film, with comedian Pete Davidson playing Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
Pete Davidson and Dav Pilkey on "Dog Man"
The playful anarchy of author and illustrator Dav Pilkey's bestselling "Dog Man" series is now on screen in a new animated film. Correspondent Rita Braver talks with Pilkey about the genesis of his hero, a cop who is part-man, part-police dog; and with comedian Pete Davidson, who voices Dog Man's arch-nemesis, Petey the Cat.
The spirit of Sundance
This month, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. "Sunday Morning" goes behind the scenes.
Behind the scenes at Sundance
This month, in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, the Sundance Film Festival is once again providing a showcase for independent filmmakers and documentarians from around the world. But that isn't all that Sundance does. Correspondent Lee Cowan talked with actor Robert Redford, founder of the non-profit Sundance Institute, about the history of the festival, and of the filmmakers' labs that help up-and-coming cinematic storytellers hone their craft. Cowan also talks with actors Glenn Close and Ed Harris; the Institute's founding senior director, Michelle Satter; and Sean Wang, director of last year's breakout festival hit, the coming-of-age story "Didi."
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Why U.S. investors see DeepSeek as a threat
Tech stocks plummeted Monday as investors raised concerns about advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence. Last week, the Chinese company DeepSeek released R1, an AI model similar to ChatGPT that costs significantly less to develop. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to examine the stock market's response.
Why China's DeepSeek is shaking up the AI industry
A Chinese AI company called DeepSeek is sending a shock wave through Wall Street. Margaret Brennan explains.
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.
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Don't have TikTok on your phone? You can buy someone else's on eBay for thousands.
What is DeepSeek, and why is it causing investors to freak out?
Chinese startup DeepSeek has debuted an AI app that challenges OpenAI's ChatGPT and other U.S. rivals, sending a shock through Wall Street.
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World's biggest iceberg could collide with Antarctic penguin island
The biggest iceberg on Earth is heading toward a remote island, creating a potential threat to penguins and seals inhabiting the area.
66-million-year-old vomit found by amateur fossil hunter
A paleontologist hailed the discovery as "truly an unusual find," adding it helped explain the relationships in the prehistoric food chain.
Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"
Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires spread towards the L.A. County community of Altadena.
Scientists make "jaw-dropping" discovery about Iron Age women in U.K.
Scientists analyzing 2,000-year-old DNA have revealed that a Celtic society in the southern U.K. during the Iron Age was centered around women, a study said.
SpaceX pushes Starship test flight back one day due to weather
If the weather cooperates, the Starship launch will follow the maiden flight of Jeff Bezos' already weather-delayed New Glenn rocket.
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Woman sentenced for helping pregnant Chinese women get to U.S.
A California woman was sentenced to 41 months in prison for helping Chinese women travel to the U.S. to deliver babies who automatically became American citizens.
Nigerian man extradited to U.S. for alleged sextortion of South Carolina teen
Gavin Guffey, the son of South Carolina state Rep. Brandon Guffey, died by suicide in 2022.
Charges in alleged port smuggling scheme
Federal prosecutors have announced charges in an apparent large-scale smuggling scheme worth millions of dollars from China into the United States.
2 decades after Utah man found stabbed to death, DNA leads to arrest
Authorities in Utah say they arrested a suspect in the 2005 stabbing death of 33-year-old Jason Royter.
Ecuador arrests leader of powerful cartel targeted by U.S.
Carlos D was the second-in-command of Los Lobos (The Wolves) and "considered a high-value target," the armed forces said in a statement.
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Space
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
How to see a planetary parade this weekend
Four planets will be in the parade in January, while seven will align in February. Here's how to see the events.
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.
What's next for SpaceX?
SpaceX completed its seventh launch of the Starship rocket, Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launched its New Glenn rocket into orbit and a NASA astronaut stuck in space went on her first spacewalk in seven months. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the latest stories.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
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U.S. troops head to southern border
The U.S.-Mexico border has been very active since President Trump took office last week. While more troops head to the border, the U.S. is ramping up its deportation efforts. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more from outside Fort Bliss in Texas.
Solar industry grazing vegetation with sheep
The solar industry has exploded over the past decade, and that includes putting panels on farmland to capture electricity. Maintaining the land underneath those panels can be a pricey proposition, but now there are workers doing it on the cheap. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen explains.
SpaceX launches 21 new Starlink satellites
SpaceX has successfully launched its newest round of Starlink satellites into Earth's lower orbit from a Falcon 9 rocket. Twenty-one total satellites were onboard, and 13 of them have direct-to-cellphone capabilities. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
14th Amendment explained
President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship is on temporary hold after a federal judge last week called it "blatantly unconstitutional." Birthright citizenship derives from section one of the 14th Amendment. Amanda Frost, professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, joins CBS News to take a closer look at the legal battle.
Why U.S. investors see DeepSeek as a threat
Tech stocks plummeted Monday as investors raised concerns about advancements in Chinese artificial intelligence. Last week, the Chinese company DeepSeek released R1, an AI model similar to ChatGPT that costs significantly less to develop. CBS News contributor JD Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to examine the stock market's response.