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The Pentagon continues to face fallout for the handling of information about Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Eighteen drones, two-antiship cruise missiles and one anti-ship ballistic missile were fired by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, but there were no reports of damage or injury, officials said.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized Jan. 1 due to complications after surgery for prostate cancer in December, his doctors said in a statement released on Tuesday. The Pentagon is under scrutiny for failing to notify the White House, Congress and the public about Austin's condition for several days. Pentagon press secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder spoke to reporters about the growing controversy, and CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports on the developments.
A statement provides new details amid a growing controversy over the Pentagon's failure to notify the White House about his hospitalization.
The defense secretary has been hospitalized since Jan. 1, after complications from a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer, the Pentagon disclosed Tuesday.
The U.S. launched a retaliatory strike after a drone attack on a military base in Iraq wounded three American service members. According to the Pentagon, an Iran-affiliated terrorist group is responsible for the airstrikes. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Jeff McCausland joined CBS News to discuss what could happen, and what the Pentagon is trying to avoid, as tensions rise in the region.
The bill does not include language blocking the Pentagon's abortion travel policy or restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender service members and dependents.
The Air National Guard has taken action against 15 people "for dereliction in the performance of duties" in the wake of intelligence leaks that began as early as February 2022.
"I'm happy that after so much unnecessary delay by one senator we have finally moved forward and given these men and women the promotions they deserve," Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.
An internal investigation is underway after allegations of drinking on duty at a military base at two military commands, U.S. Northern Command and NORAD. CBS News has confirmed beer and liquor were found in an area with access to classified systems. CBS News' Catherine Herridge reports.
The service members were identified as Stephen R. Dwyer, Shane M. Barnes, Tanner W. Grone, Andrew P. Southard and Cade M. Wolfe.
The U.S. military launched an airstrike Wednesday on a weapons storage facility used by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
The Pentagon said Wednesday that it has launched airstrikes on a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria linked to Iranian-backed militia groups. The strike was in response to a series of recent attacks against U.S. personnel in Iraq and Syria, the Pentagon said. Weijia Jiang reports.
CBS News has learned the White House has been discouraging Israel's use of unguided bombs in its war with Hamas due to the high civilian casualty rate. David Martin takes a closer look at these weapons.
Israel expanded ground operations in Gaza on Friday, nearly three weeks after Hamas launched an attack on the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata, David Martin and Nancy Cordes have the latest.
The Pentagon said it was "concerned" that China's fighter pilot "was unaware of how close he came to causing a collision."
More than 270 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena, known as UAPs or UFOs, were made to the U.S. government in a recent eight-month period, the Department of Defense said in a Tuesday report to Congress. Chris Impey, astronomy professor at the University of Arizona, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Security assistance from the U.S. is flowing into Israel as the Defense Department tries to boost deterrence efforts in the region. So far, the Pentagon has completed five assistance missions to Israel in the wake of the deadly Hamas attacks. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
As Ukraine seeks more U.S. support for its defense against Russia, "60 Minutes" finds out how that lethal support is monitored, and by whom.
The Pentagon publicly acknowledged Wednesday that thousands of LGBTQ veterans were unjustly denied an honorable discharge during the "don't ask, don't tell" era because of their sexual orientation, and announced it is launching a new process to address the issue by reviewing those cases and potentially having those discharges upgraded to honorable. Jim Axelrod reports.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
Thousands of family members of 9/11 victims have signed a letter to President Biden in protest of a potential plea deal with the men accused of orchestrating the attack. Last week, Mr. Biden rejected some proposed conditions for a potential plea deal. Politico White House reporter Lauren Egan joined CBS News to discuss.
No American has been more deeply involved in the war in Ukraine than the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He took "Sunday Morning" to a top secret Pentagon command center where his staff tracks Ukraine's counter-offensive against invading Russian forces.
No American has been more deeply involved in the war in Ukraine than Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He took CBS News national security correspondent David Martin to a top secret Pentagon command center where his staff tracks Ukraine's counter-offensive against invading Russian forces. The U.S. is sharing battlefield intelligence with Ukraine, Milley said, but its military retains "target selection and authority to strike."
Leonard Francis, nicknamed "Fat Leonard," admitted to buying off dozens of officers with booze, sex, lavish parties and gifts. Prosecutors say he bilked the Navy out of more than $35 million.
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grappled with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
More than two dozen House Democrats and three senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
Experts say the increasing demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit a record high this year.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
More than two dozen House Democrats and three senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Gymnast Shoko Miyata, 19, left Japan's training camp in Monaco after an investigation found she allegedly violated the Japan Gymnastics Association's rules on drinking alcohol and smoking.
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, a groundbreaking standup who became a sitcom star, died Thursday at 94. Starting in the 1960s, he was hugely popular, first with his best-selling comedy albums, then on the CBS comedies that bore his name. His work influenced generations of comedians.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
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.
A worldwide computer outage, centered on Microsoft, has grounded flights and disrupted businesses. Some TV channels have been knocked off the air as IT experts scramble to fix it.
New York Times technology reporter Adam Satariano explains the impact and risks of the computer outage that is centered on Microsoft and what users can expect.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
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 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 Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Industries and individuals relying on Microsoft software around the world suffered an outage Friday caused by a technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said it had identified in its software and deployed a fix for. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist for ESET, joined CBS News to discuss the issues.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will join forces Saturday as a team of WNBA All-Stars battle the USA Basketball Women's National Team. Women's basketball analyst and insider Khristina Williams joined CBS News to discuss the game.
President Biden's doctor says his COVID-19 symptoms are mild, but as he isolates in Delaware, he's still facing growing calls from Democratic lawmakers to end his reelection bid over concerns about his age and campaign viability. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more.
A law enforcement source confirmed to CBS News that before the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, the father of the gunman called police, concerned about his son and his whereabouts. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has the latest on the investigation.
A funeral is being held Friday for Corey Comperatore, the former fire chief who was killed while shielding his family from gunfire during the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump last Saturday. CBS News reporter Amelia Mugavero has more.