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On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
The deployment of a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system is described as a way to "strengthen Israel's defenses against ballistic missiles."
An Alameda County man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of selling counterfeit electronics to the Department of Defense that were intended to be used in military equipment, including a nuclear submarine, prosecutors said Thursday.
The former CBS News journalist and author of "Battle Scars" talks about the ever-present stresses that American military personnel face serving overseas, and how PTSD need not be permanent.
The pardon could affect thousands of service members convicted over the six decades that military law formally banned consensual homosexual conduct.
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
The attacks come as the U.S. Navy faces the most intense combat it has seen since World War II in trying to counter the Houthi campaign.
One family who lost two sons in World War II waited 80 years to bring their last child home from overseas thanks to a federal defense agency that accounts for fallen soldiers.
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
An active-duty Army sergeant and intelligence analyst has been charged with selling U.S. military documents, including those containing information about weapons systems, to a Chinese contact. According to a federal indictment, he received 14 payments totaling $42,000 from a Chinese agent for handing over "sensitive technical data and tactical information." David Martin reports.
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
U.S. forces conducted airstrikes Friday in Iraq and Syria on more than 85 targets of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its affiliated militias. The strikes were in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers on a base in Jordan last weekend. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
The U.S. says anti-ship missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels have flown toward a U.S.-owned cargo ship and a U.S warship in the Red Sea despite airstrikes against the group.
Industry experts and Pentagon officials agree that the U.S. will within the next few years have fully autonomous lethal weapons ready to deploy.
A Pentagon initiative to field thousands of AI-enabled drones will accelerate decisions on when the technology is ready to weaponize. (AP Production by Mike Pesoli)
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.
U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least 16 times in the past ten days via drones and rockets.
Unless Congress passes legislation with a financial package to keep it running, the federal government will shut down beginning at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
The Osprey aircraft, which was conducting a training exercise, was carrying 23 personnel, the U.S. Marines said.
California has long been the only state to fully tax military pensions, but that could all change with a proposal being considered in the legislature next week.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
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.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a pair of civilian Santa Rita Jail employees are facing charges related to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a pair of civilian Santa Rita Jail employees are facing charges related to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk.
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco announced Wednesday that they will close their galleries for at least one year, citing financial difficulties.
Nima Momeni, the man accused in the fatal stabbing of tech executive Bob Lee, testified that Lee attacked him after getting angry about "a bad joke" at his murder trial Wednesday.
A person was killed on Market Street outside the Embarcadero BART station in San Francisco Wednesday morning and the search for the suspect caused significant delays on the BART system.
Defense attorneys for Nima Momeni — the man accused of fatally stabbing tech executive Bob Lee – called a medical expert to the witness stand Tuesday who testified that it is possible that their theory of self-defense could be true.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a pair of civilian Santa Rita Jail employees are facing charges related to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk.
Police in Oakley are investigating an incident Wednesday morning where a child accidentally brought his father's backpack containing a firearm to Gehringer Elementary School, authorities said.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run collision that killed a man walking his dog in unincorporated Live Oak in Santa Cruz County early Wednesday morning.
A man was found dead Tuesday night near Interstate Highway 280 in San Jose, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Water managers in the South Bay entered into a deal that will add a huge amount to their storage by expanding the San Luis Reservoir in Merced County.
A Monterey County man was found guilty of eight felony counts related to the rape of and molestation of two girls who were minors when the abuse began.
A Southwest Airlines flight from San Jose to Burbank was forced to return to San Jose and make an emergency landing after developing engine trouble just minutes into the flight, authorities said.
Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.
Police in Fairfield have announced the results of a monthslong crackdown on cannabis grow houses in the community, saying more than 8,000 plants have been seized.
Authorities in Sonoma County on Monday confirmed the arrest of a suspect in a deadly shooting near a bar located on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma over the weekend.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Veterans Day that he has begun the process of granting a posthumous pardon for the only Petaluma native awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War.
Authorities in the North Bay town of Windsor are investigating after reports of a man walking through a neighborhood firing rounds from a semi-automatic rifle early Saturday.
Stephen Curry drove past Luka Doncic for a go-ahead layup with 1:50 left before Donic missed a 13-footer in the key and Curry connected for a 3-pointer moments later, scoring 37 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 120-117.
Klay Thompson exited the team bus then beamed as he strolled back into Chase Center, greeted by some 400 cheering Warriors employees showing their love and appreciation for the former Golden State star and lined up lined up along his path to the Dallas locker room.
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan called a sideline spat involving star receiver Deebo Samuel and two teammates an "overreaction" and said the team has put it to rest.
John Robinson, known for leading the USC football team to a national title in 1978, has died at 89 years old.
Klay Thompson will return to the Bay Area to face his former team for the first time since leaving Golden State to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract.
Police in Antioch have arrested a man suspected of carjacking and kidnapping after he led officers on a pursuit Wednesday morning.
A person was found shot dead on a sidewalk in front of a home in Oakland Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Nine Alameda County sheriff's deputies and a pair of civilian Santa Rita Jail employees are facing charges related to the 2021 death of inmate Maurice Monk.
Police in Oakley are investigating an incident Wednesday morning where a child accidentally brought his father's backpack containing a firearm to Gehringer Elementary School, authorities said.
Nima Momeni, the man accused in the fatal stabbing of tech executive Bob Lee, testified that Lee attacked him after getting angry about "a bad joke" at his murder trial Wednesday.
The new Stanford Robotics Center, which will be developing machines for future use in medicine, the arts, ocean and space exploration and your own home, recently opened its doors for the first time.
The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
A who's who of SF politics gathered to celebrate a $55 million grant awarded by the EPA to the city to help complete a high-speed zero-emission ferry network.
Apple snapped out of a recent iPhone sales slump during its summertime quarter.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
The power of music is comforting patients undergoing palliative care, helping them and their loved ones through an extremely emotional and difficult time.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to combat "the chronic disease epidemic in this country" in the Trump administration, with the slogan "Make America Healthy Aagain."
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
More changes could be coming to the Oakland Unified School District as they continue to try and find ways to balance their budget.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress.
Tulsi Gabbard represented Hawaii as a Democrat in the U.S. House from 2013 to 2021.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Festivities began Friday for Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead, with those who celebrate preparing altars to honor family members who have passed.
A jury in Santa Clara County on Wednesday convicted a Milpitas man of murder for killing his transgender partner in 2021, prosecutors said.
On Tuesday, the battle for LGBT rights took a new turn when the Pentagon announced that it was proactively changing the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds of service members expelled for being gay during the "don't ask, don't tell" era.
John Ramos reports on the Pentagon announcing it will change the discharge status to "honorable" for hundreds expelled during "don't ask, don't tell" era.
An honorable discharge status unlocks access to critical benefits that some veterans may have been missing out on for decades.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Beloved NYC power-pop band the dB's bring their first tour in 12 years to San Francisco Thursday, with the quartet's original line-up playing songs from its first two albums at the Chapel.
Marking its 32st year in 2025, the annual Noise Pop Festival on Tuesday announced its first round of artists performing when it kicks off February 20, including American Football, Soccer Mommy and more.
Twisted Black Sabbath parody/tribute outfit Mac Sabbath brings its current tour to Santa Cruz and San Francisco starting Thursday night with support from punk/metal veterans the Supersuckers.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
Kara St. Cyr reports on a judge stopping new Alameda marina owners from large rent hikes for houseboats.
Lauren Toms reports on defendant Nima Momeni taking the stand in the murder trial of Bob Lee. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/bob-lee-murder-trial-nima-momeni-testifies-cash-app/
Wilson Walker reports on the ongoing dispute between the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the sheriff. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Katie Nielsen reports on the charges filed over an in-custody death in 2021. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
Expect some lingering showers Wednesday evening into early Thursday, with widespread fog in time for the morning commute. Unsettled conditions are expected to continue into Friday. Paul Heggen has the forecast.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is a Berkeley woman who has promoted child literacy for four decades, as host of a community TV show encouraging young poets.
With hate crimes on the rise in the U.S., a pair of Oakland women have been equipping people with self-defense tools for free.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what are two million photos worth? A history of Asian Americans in the Bay Area, for this week's Jefferson Award winner.
While stroke rehabilitation is often a difficult road, a South Bay couple is providing local patients some valuable support.
For nearly 50 years, a Vietnam veteran from San Francisco has served as a national champion for military veterans.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.