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CBS News' David Martin honored at Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a moment Friday to honor longtime CBS News national security reporter David Martin in a place where the veteran reporter feels at home -- the Pentagon briefing room.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin took a moment Friday to honor longtime CBS News national security reporter David Martin in a place where the veteran reporter feels at home -- the Pentagon briefing room.
Russian naval ships and at least one nuclear-powered submarine entered Cuban waters Wednesday readying to conduct military exercises in the Caribbean in the coming weeks. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on how the U.S. is tracking the fleet.
Former U.S. Ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha spent decades spying for Cuba. Before Rocha there was Ana Montes, a Pentagon analyst who spent 17 years spying for Cuba.
First, Pope Francis: The 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report on the Americans spying for Cuba in the United States. And, a look at a play based on Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz
American and Nigerien defense officials say U.S. troops ordered out of Niger by its ruling junta will complete their withdrawal from the West African country by the middle of September.
The Biden administration says it paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns that the Israeli military could use them in Rafah where more than one million civilians are sheltering. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the details.
After a U.S. investment of about $1 billion in Niger, the welcome mat is being yanked out from under American troops' feet.
A senior Defense Department official who attended the NATO summit in Lithuania last year suffered symptoms of Havana Syndrome, the Pentagon said on Monday. The syndrome includes a series of mysterious illnesses reported by Americans who've served overseas. David Martin has the latest.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday with testimony from U.S. generals who played a role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
There were no reports of commercial or naval vessels damaged in the assault, U.S. Central Command reported.
Construction of the corridor will take about 60 days, but once in place, it should be able to provide about two million meals a day, the Pentagon says.
Jack Teixeira, the former Air National Guard member charged with leaking hundreds of highly classified military and intelligence documents, intends to plead guilty.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told lawmakers Thursday he did not handle his January hospitalization correctly when he failed to notify the White House about it for days. Watch his opening remarks before the House Armed Services Committee.
This is the fourth round of joint coalition strikes to pressure the Houthis to stop attacking commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has so far refused to bring a $95 billion foreign aid bill to the floor for a vote, stalling funding for Ukraine's defense against Russia. As the war in Ukraine approaches its two-year mark, deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh joined CBS News to discuss what the consequences of not passing the bill might be.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was released from the hospital Tuesday after treatment for complications related to his surgery for prostate cancer, the Pentagon said.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized after experiencing symptoms of an "emergent bladder issue," according to the Pentagon. Austin "transferred the functions and duties of the office" to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks, according to the Pentagon's Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder. CBS News' David Martin reports.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time since he was hospitalized for cancer treatment, something he didn't disclose to President Biden. Austin said, "We did not handle this right. I did not handle this right." CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.
The drone strike that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan on Sunday is still under investigation, but the Pentagon says Iran "has their fingerprints" all over it. Retired Gen. Joseph Votel, former commander of U.S. Central Command, joins CBS News to assess the situation.
The Biden administration is weighing its options after three American service members were killed and dozens more were injured in a drone attack on a base in Jordan on Sunday. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest information on the attack and CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports on the White House's efforts to prevent conflicts from expanding in the Middle East.
Three American troops were killed and dozens more were injured in a drone attack on a base in Jordan, U.S. officials said Sunday. President Biden blamed the attack on Iranian-backed militias. David Martin has the latest.
The U.S. struck targets in Iraq on Tuesday to retaliate for attacks Iranian-backed militias have been launching against American forces.
The U.S. and the U.K. struck Houthi targets in Yemen as retaliation for their continued attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. The rebel group has said their actions are in response to the Israel-Hamas war. Sabrina Singh, a deputy press secretary for the Department of Defense, joins CBS News from the Pentagon to discuss the strikes.
Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the joint retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
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.
Government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 3 storm.
Fallout from ransomeware attack continues to affect car dealerships as CDK Global gradually restores service.
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
Beryl is the first hurricane in more than 50 years to appear before July 4th in the Atlantic basin.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Boeing announced plans to buy back the bulk of supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, and Airbus said it would purchase Spirit operations related to the European aerospace giant.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
Fallout from ransomware attack continues to affect car dealerships as CDK Global gradually restores service.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal in which the company would plead guilty to a conspiracy charge, pay a fine and enter a three-year probation period.
Fallout from ransomware attack continues to affect car dealerships as CDK Global gradually restores service.
Boeing announced plans to buy back the bulk of supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, and Airbus said it would purchase Spirit operations related to the European aerospace giant.
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
Some of the world's largest companies have toned down their Pride campaigns in the wake of last year's backlash against Target and Bud Light.
Last night's presidential debate between Biden and Trump marked a drop in TV viewership from 2020 and 2016.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio join Margaret Brennan.
The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Republican, on "Face the Nation" that aired on June 30, 2024.
Does wearing a face mask help to prevent COVID? Four years after the pandemic began, here's what scientists have learned.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits. (This story was originally broadcast on February 18, 2024.)
Less than 100 intestinal transplants were done in 2023. For Danielle Perea, the surgery was her only chance.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide found to contain toxic levels of chemical found in some mushrooms.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
As Hurricane Beryl closed in on the southeastern Caribbean, government officials were pleading with people to take shelter from the dangerous Category 4 storm.
South Korea says North Korea test-launched two ballistic missiles a day after vowing to take "overwhelming countermeasures" in response to new U.S. military drills.
Many French voters are frustrated about inflation and other economic concerns, as well as President Emmanuel Macron's leadership.
For the destroyer's crew, the war between Israel and Hamas turned a routine seven-month deployment to the Middle East into a fight against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who launched drones and missiles from Yemen in support of Hamas.
Will Smith made a return to the stage at the BET Awards, performing his new single "You Can Make It," which alludes to redemption. It's the rapper's first new music release in seven years as he tries to comeback from the infamous Oscar slap two years ago. Meanwhile, Usher was honored at the show with the lifetime achievement award.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
His recently uncovered photographs, long thought lost, are the basis of the former Beatle's book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently at the Brooklyn Museum.
Paul McCartney recently uncovered photographs he'd thought were lost – ones he took during The Beatles' first tour of America in 1964. The pictures – candid shots from the vantage point of newly-anointed superstars – are the basis of the book, "1964: Eyes of the Storm," and an exhibition currently on view at the Brooklyn Museum. Correspondent Anthony Mason gets a private tour with McCartney, who talks about documenting the astonishing welcome that the "lads from Liverpool" received in the U.S. (An earlier version of this story was broadcast on June 18, 2023.)
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including comic actor Martin Mull.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
Three major mobile carriers say customers abroad can't make phone calls, send messages.
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.
Recall involves about 132,000 units due to lithium-ion batteries that can overheat, with $20,000 in property damage reported.
Voice actors Paul Skye Lehrman and Linnea Sage say their voices are their livelihoods and are now being stolen by AI.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
New research paints a worrying picture about the state of polar bears in Canada's Hudson Bay. The big furry bears could go extinct in the region as early as the 2030s due to thinning ice, longer ice-free seasons and human activity leading to climate change. Geoffrey York, one of the study's co-authors, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
The judge warned defense lawyers last week that telling jurors alleged details about Nadine Menendez's ex-boyfriend risks turning the trial "into a soap opera."
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
Alabama college student Aniah Blanchard vanished without a trace in October 2019 — and it took more than a month before her family learned what happened to her.
Police fatally shot a 13-year-old boy late Friday night following a chase in Utica, New York, after the teen displayed what turned out to be a replica handgun, authorities said. Michael George has the latest.
Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun" during the chase, but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
NASA canceled a spacewalk on Monday due to a leaky spacesuit. And Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain at the International Space Station longer than planned after NASA and Boeing delayed the capsule's return to Earth. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks down the issues the astronauts are navigating in space.
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 back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Hurricane Beryl has been fluctuating between a Category 3 and Category 4, producing life-threatening conditions as it heads toward the Windward Islands in the Caribbean. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
Will Smith made a return to the stage at the BET Awards, performing his new single "You Can Make It," which alludes to redemption. It's the rapper's first new music release in seven years as he tries to comeback from the infamous Oscar slap two years ago. Meanwhile, Usher was honored at the show with the lifetime achievement award.
President Biden sought to reassure voters with energetic campaign stops in Atlanta, Raleigh and New York following his shaky debate performance last week. However, a new CBS News poll show voters have serious concerns about the president's mental and cognitive health.
Author and journalist Steven Brill joins "The Takeout" to discuss the real-world dangers of disinformation and his work to combat it. Brill discusses the importance of distinguishing fact from opinion, and whether truth can win out in the modern media landscape.
Celebrations across the country are marking the end of Pride Month. Advocates are using the opportunity to warn about mpox in the hopes of avoiding a breakout similar to the one in 2022. Dr. Celine Gounder reports.