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White House officials said that President Biden was not hurt after he tripped and fell onstage at a commencement ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Thursday. Nancy Cordes and Ed O’Keefe has the latest.
President Biden was quickly helped to his feet and appeared to be unhurt after tripping onstage.
Hunter Brown, an offensive lineman on the football team, was pursuing a major in management with a French minor at the Air Force Academy.
This Juneteenth, CBS News is highlighting Black leaders and champions of diversity. Lt. Gen. Richard Clark, the first Black U.S. Air Force Academy Superintendent, spoke to CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about why diversity is so important to the armed forces and his own efforts to promote inclusion.
Lt. Gen. Richard Clark made history as the first Black superintendent of the U.S. Air Force Academy when he was appointed to the position in 2020. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his experience and the importance of diversity in the armed forces plus how the academy trains cadets for a changing combat landscape.
The survey also found worsening problems at the Air Force Academy, despite reforms put in place after CBS News' reporting exposed troubling patterns
"CBS This Morning" and co-host Norah O'Donnell won an Emmy for our report on sexual assault in the United States Air Force Academy. In the six-month investigation, we spoke with more than a dozen current and former cadets. They told CBS News they reported their sexual assaults to the Air Force Academy, then experienced retaliation by their peers and their commanders.
The U.S. Air Force Academy has a new policy to encourage cadets to report sexual assaults. It follows a CBS News investigation that revealed troubling patterns on how those reports were handled. CBS News obtained a memo outlining the new so-called "Safe to Report" policy. It says victims should not be punished for what are known as "collateral misconduct" violations, such as underage drinking or sneaking off-base.
Col. John Howard was ousted from his job while authorities investigate sexual misconduct claims filed against him
In our six-month investigation into sexual assaults in the Air Force Academy, more than a dozen current and former cadets told us they were retaliated against by peers and military leadership for reporting the assaults. Retired Col. Don Christensen, who served as chief prosecutor for the U.S. Air Force from 2010 to 2014, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why Air Force Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria needs to do more to hold offenders accountable. Christensen is now president of Protect Our Defenders, an organization dedicated to ending rape and sexual assault in the military.
In a six-month investigation, CBS News looked into the way sexual assault cases were handled by the United States Air Force Academy. We spoke to more than a dozen current and former cadets. In Part II our investigation, the academy's former top official on sexual assault reveals troubling information about the way she says cases are handled. Norah O'Donnell reports.
The Air Force Academy draws some of America's best and brightest, who are devoted to serving their country. But in a six-month investigation, CBS News has uncovered a culture in which sexual assault often goes unpunished. More than a dozen current and former cadets have told us they experienced retaliation from peers and commanders after reporting assaults. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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In a six-month investigation you'll see only on “CBS This Morning,” Norah O'Donnell and her team traveled to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to investigate sexual assault in the military. More than a dozen current and former cadets tell CBS News they reported their sexual assaults to the Air Force Academy only to experience retaliation by their peers and their commanders.
More than a dozen current and former cadets tell CBS News they reported their sexual assaults to the Academy, then experienced retaliation
Racial slurs were posted outside dorm rooms of five black students at Air Force Academy in September
Lt. Gen Jay Silveria had some fighting words for thousands of cadets, faculty and senior officers at the Air Force Academy in Colorado this week after someone wrote racial slurs on message boards outside the dorm rooms of five black students. The Air Force Academy posted the remarks to YouTube on Thursday and so far it's been viewed nearly half a million times. Anthony Mason reports.
"If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect, get out," Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria warned students
African-American cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado were targeted this week with racial slurs. The lieutenant general in charge, a combat veteran, responded with a lesson in leadership, and a powerful message against racism. Barry Petersen reports.
He embarrassed the president, and it cost him his job. Dr. Tom Price was forced to resign Friday as secretary of Health and Human Services for using high-cost private charter flights when cheaper alternatives were available; The Brandywine Bulldogs in Wilmington, Delaware, have one of the most unlikely football players in America today. And not just because this guy is so little, but because this guy is a girl.
African-American cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado were targeted this week with racial slurs. Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, the school's superintendent, made a powerful speech to the academy with an important message.
Academy superintendent gives blistering speech condemning the defacements; academy officials investigating
Cadet 1st Class Kaleb Estes, who logged more than 500 jumps, died Sunday in Colorado
He said that the U.S. remains the most powerful nation on earth
Review of documents shows increase in reports of assaults at U.S. Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The Online Dating Safety Act would require dating apps to notify users if they've been in contact with a scam account.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Police in Finland probing damage to undersea cables say a shadowy Russia-linked ship may have dragged its anchor for more than 60 miles.
The state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter will be held in Washington on Jan. 9, 2025, according to a presidential declaration by President Biden.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Drivers across most of the U.S. are catching a break as the year 2024 comes to a close, although prices remain painfully high in some states.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
The journalist-editor explains how special economic zones, tax havens, and free ports are carving up the planet for the highest bidders – and leaving millions of people worse off.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
The court roundly rejected claims by Trump that the judge who presided over the trial erred in a series of decisions.
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
President Biden said the U.S. will "work relentlessly" to strengthen Ukraine during his final days in office.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
Horse-powered therapy at the Legacy Ranch outside of Chicago has helped people with mental, occupational and physical challenges on their road to recovery. Charlie De Mar reports on how the ranch is literally and physically getting folks back on the horse.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A South Korean court issued warrants Tuesday to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office and residence over his short-lived declaration of martial law.
Germany's interior minister said the man charged in the deadly attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg had "striking signs of a pathological psyche."
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 skidded down the runway and crashed in a fireball in South Korea, and investigators are just beginning the process of figuring out why.
The Red Sea is a major tourist destination whose marine life make it popular with divers.
The FBI believes their homes were targeted as part of the larger trend involving organized crime groups.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
The Washington Post book reviewer offers his picks for some of "the best of the best" fiction and non-fiction of the year.
Treasury Department says Chinese hackers breached system after compromising a third-party software service provider.
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Friday to pause a potential U.S. ban on TikTok from taking effect. In his brief, he said he said he wants to delay the ban in order to give time for his incoming administration to "pursue a negotiated resolution."
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.
The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
Americans throw away billions of pounds of used clothes every year. But now, California is the first state to hold textile companies responsible for their products from start to finish. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
The man convicted in the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins, a case highlighted by the Netflix documentary "American Nightmare," is facing new charges for a different case.
Police said they launched the operation when they detected two suspicious speedboats in the area.
A court in China has sentenced a teen boy to life in prison for murdering his classmate, capping a case that sparked debate over the treatment of juvenile offenders.
Mexico's cartel-related violence is concentrated in or along drug trafficking routes, borders and ports of entry.
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe hurtled through the sizzling solar atmosphere and passed within a record-breaking 3.8 million miles of the sun's surface.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy is often defined by his accomplishments after leaving office. Carter dedicated his post-White House life to building homes for those in need. John Dickerson looks back on Carter's mission with Habitat for Humanity.
During a yearlong investigation into romance scams, CBS News learned that more than 64,000 Americans were taken for over $1 billion dollars last year -- double the $500 million just four years earlier. Jim Axelrod takes a look at how Congress is seeking to address the problem.
U.S. federal investigators are heading to South Korea to help figure out what caused the fiery crash landing of a Boeing jet. All but two of the 181 people on board were killed. Elizabeth Palmer has details.
Tributes to former President Jimmy Carter are pouring in from all over the world, including from his five living successors. Ed O'Keefe has more.
President-elect Donald Trump has lost a bid to overturn a $5 million dollar verdict against him for sexual abuse and defamation. A federal appeals court upheld the damages awarded to E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room about 30 years ago.