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GI killed in Vietnam War receives Medal of Honor
President Obama awarded the medal to an Army specialist killed in combat in 1970 while serving in Cambodia
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President Obama awarded the medal to an Army specialist killed in combat in 1970 while serving in Cambodia
Teb Stocks, the leader of two American platoons ambushed by North Vietnamese on a Cambodian battlefield 42 years ago, tells CBS News' David Martin about Specialist Leslie Sabo, who was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously Wednesday at the White House.
Leslie Sabo, who died 42 years ago while protecting his comrades, is finally getting the Medal of Honor
Private John Needham beat a woman he loved to death – that much is certain. What is not known for sure is what role post-traumatic stress disorder may have played in Needham's actions when he killed 19-year-old Jacque Villagomez
After several requests for help were denied, Dakota Meyer took matters into his own hands to try and save his trapped comrades in Afghanistan
After several requests for help from his ambushed unit were denied, Dakota Meyer took matters into his own hands, to try and save his trapped comrades in Afghanistan. His efforts earned him the Medal of Honor. David Martin reports.
President praises 23-year-old Marine for valor and for being "one of the most down to earth guys that you will ever meet"
President Obama presented the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, to 23-year-old Marine Sgt. Dakota Meyer. He told David Martin how he earned the accolade in an interview to air this Sunday on "60 Minutes."
Former Marine Dakota Meyer to be honored for saving 36 lives during Afghan ambush; Shares cold one with president on White House patio
Dakota Meyer to become only 3rd living recipient of military's highest bravery award for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan
President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Sgt. First Class Leroy A. Petry for his selfless courage during a raid three years ago in Afghanistan. David Martin reports on the heroic recipient.
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry becomes second living Medal of Honor recipient for wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry, recipient of President Obama's second Medal of Honor to a living service member for duties in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars, said Tuesday he is "humbled" to be singled out.
82nd Airborne Division Medic Staff Sgt. Fred "Ted" Morgan returns to France
Sergeant Leroy Petry, an Army Ranger who served eight tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, will receive the Medal of Honor next month. David Martin reports on the story of a hero.
Obama Awards Highest Military Decoration to Army Staff Sergeant for Heroic Actions in Afghanistan
A Salute to Those Who Served Honorably in War or Peacetime
First Living Recipient of Medal Since Vietnam War Talks to Lara Logan
Obama Presents Medal to Family of Staff Sgt. Robert Miller, Killed Fighting Taliban Ambush in Afghanistan
Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta is the first living person to be awarded the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. Katie Couric reports on Giunta's heroic acts in Afghanistan.
Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta to Receive Honor for Courage and Leadership Under Extreme Fire
1st Lt. Alonzo Cushing, Killed July 3, 1863, Will Become 2nd Victim of Civil War to Have Posthumous Honor
Years later, townspeople still remember American who saved a cow
Everyday tributes from everyday visitors to "the Wall" have grown into a historic collection
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Houston says it has collected 250 tons of plastic since the end of 2022, but almost none of it has been recycled yet.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
RMS Titanic Inc., which holds the legal rights to the 112-year-old wreck, completed its first trip since 2010 and released images from the expedition.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Houston says it has collected 250 tons of plastic since the end of 2022, but almost none of it has been recycled yet.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Hewlett Packard declines to drop U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
Hotel workers have been locked in contract negotiations with chains including Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Rep. Angie Craig, in a competitive race to keep her House seat, believes Walz, as the VP nominee, can help her win reelection.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's vehicle was not involved in the crash, according to the campaign.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Vice President Kamala Harris made the announcement in Pittsburgh alongside President Biden.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
As a new school year is set to begin, some areas are seeing lower levels of vaccinations, which could make kids more susceptible to diseases like measles and whooping cough. Thd CDC is stepping up efforts to help get kids vaccinated, including those from lower income family who may struggle to afford health care. Celine Gounder reports.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, who signed a maternal health bill in her state last week, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that she doesn't "believe anything that Donald Trump says," including his recent support of IVF. "I don't think Donald Trump can spell IVF, let alone understand what it means, because his own Project 2025, remember, which establishes a fetal personhood, would undermine and take away IVF treatment," Healey added.
A chance test by a gastrointestinal specialist led to a "bombshell" diagnosis.
There is a growing movement of social media influencers promoting raw or unpasteurized milk. It’s coincided with a recent spike in sales nationwide. However, health officials warn that drinking raw milk could have dangerous consequences.
Overnight, two Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Officials said the two were planning car bomb attacks. The incident comes as the Israeli military continues its operations in the territory for a fourth day. Meanwhile in Gaza, there is expected to be a pause in the fighting this weekend as the United Nations carries out urgent polio vaccinations.
The Marines were taken to a local hospital for evaluation as a precaution and have returned to the ship, the Navy says.
Scrambling to cut costs, Germany's Volkswagen warns it could shutter factories in the automaker's home country amid rising competition.
Hewlett Packard declines to drop U.K. claim for damages against the estate of British tech mogul Mike Lynch.
The U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's plane in the Dominican Republic and brought it to Florida on Monday, the Justice Department said.
Roderick Townsend, who has an upper right shoulder impairment after sustaining nerve damage at birth, considers himself the "bad guy."
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
There are several anticipated films coming out this fall, including "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," "Joker: Folie à Deux," "Transformers One" and "Wicked." Fandango's managing editor, Erik Davis, joins "CBS Mornings" with his must-see movie picks.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age.
Patti LuPone, the star of "Evita" and "Gypsy," is returning to Broadway alongside her longtime friend Mia Farrow in a new play, "The Roommate," which explores the strength, depth, humor and surprise found in women of a certain age. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with LuPone about the power of women with experience, and of an actor's longevity; and with Farrow about how she views her career, from the 13 films she made with director Woody Allen, to what she views as the best part she's ever been offered.
Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.
Ads for major Republican and Democratic groups and candidates appear under racist content that could be making money on X.
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.
If you have an Amazon smart speaker, you may count on Alexa to help keep track of your to-do lists, check the weather or answer your questions on the fly, but would you pay extra if it meant an upgraded version of the personal voice assistant? Amazon is ready to find out as it looks to launch its delayed AI Alexa subscription by October. Abrar Al-Heeti, consumer tech and mobile reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new service.
New artificial intelligence tools such as Flux are making it easier than ever to alter or fabricate images.
More Americans are having to choose between food and energy bills as the price of electricity rises. The cost is based on many factors, but one stands out from the rest — and is likely only going to make matters more complicated and expensive.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A Houston program funded in large part by oil and plastic producers claims to recycle any type of plastic. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more on his investigation into the program's claims.
Houston, Texas, says its new recycling program can handle any type of plastic and the city is touting it as a model for the nation. In collaboration with the nonprofit Inside Climate News, CBS News' Ben Tracy looked into whether the claims are too good to be true.
Four people were killed in what police are calling a random shooting on Chicago's blue line train as it was pulling into its last stop in Forest Park. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Tara Molina reports.
Clerance George was charged with murder and aggravated assault in the June 2000 death of Julie Ann McDonald.
The shooting appeared to be random, police said. The suspect was found on another train and police recovered a weapon.
The charges against 46-year-old Ashley Paul Griffith were so extensive that it took Judge Anthony Rafter more than two hours to read them.
The land seizure is considered the biggest in recent history, with officials estimating the drugs are worth at least $200 million.
Crew 9 commander Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson will stay behind when the Crew 9 mission takes off on Sept. 24.
Blue Origin launched six passengers, including a NASA-sponsored researcher and the youngest woman to fly in space, in the company's eighth crewed spaceflight.
The crash-landing of a SpaceX booster ended a string of 267 successful recoveries in a row.
SpaceX pressed ahead with plans for back-to-back launches of Starlink internet satellites Wednesday, one from Florida and the other from California. But there were some issues in Florida when the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket toppled over after landing at sea. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
The landing mishap ended a string of 267 successful booster recoveries.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The U.S. open saw some major upsets over the holiday weekend. Emma Navarro beat fan-favorite and fellow American Coco Gauff to advance to the quarter-finals. On the men's side, three Americans are among the final 16. Charles Eccleshare, tennis writer for the Athletic, joins to discuss.
David Frangioni is the publisher of Modern Drummer and has also amassed a collection of some of the most famous drum kits in rock and roll history. After years of collecting, he decided to open the Frangioni Foundation to help inspire a new generation of drummers.
Parts of Texas are expected to deal with heavy rain and flooding while temperatures could swing wildly on the coasts. CBS Miami meteorologist Ivan Cabrera has the forecast.
Four people were killed in what police are calling a random shooting on Chicago's blue line train as it was pulling into its last stop in Forest Park. A suspect is in custody. CBS Chicago's Tara Molina reports.
So-called advanced recycling has been touted as a way to recycle every type of plastic, which would help cut down on the problem of plastic waste. But a program is Houston is lagging behind, as the waste piles up in a warehouse. Ben Tracy has the story.