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Remains of soldier who died 80 years ago in POW camp identified
Experts say they have identified the remains of a soldier from Massachusetts who died as a prisoner of war during World War II.
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Experts say they have identified the remains of a soldier from Massachusetts who died as a prisoner of war during World War II.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Palawan Island to pledge U.S. support for the Philippines against "intimidation and coercion" in the South China Sea. Julia Manchester, a national political for "The Hill," discusses the significance of the vice president's speech and symbolic visit.
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Philippines Tuesday to reinforce the United States' commitment to military support. Geopolitical risk analyst Scott Moskowitz joins CBS News to talk about the trip's significance.
Gerald Bantag has faced a series of unusual allegations since being suspended last month, including the breeding of horses and snakes at the overcrowded prison complex.
The purple yam, a staple and rising export from the Philippines, is a feast for the eyes when used in cakes, pies, drinks or ice cream. Correspondent Elaine Quijano checks out the ube, the vivid violet tuber that's taking root in America.
CBS News correspondent Lana Zak discussed a U.N. report on the world's population. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to have rapid growth while North America and Europe are expected to start declining by the 2030s.
Chef Lulu Ranta was born in the Philippines, where she worked as a maid with a dream of owning a restaurant. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor speaks with Ranta on how she made that dream come true.
Mabasa, who used the broadcast name Percy Lapid, was critical of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Five rescuers drowned after their boat overturned when it was hit by a collapsed wall, tossing them into rampaging floodwaters, officials said.
"It was the most powerful quake I've felt and I thought the ground would open up," one officer said.
The Nobel Prize winning Philippine journalist and her outlet have been locked in a battle over free speech with President Rodrigo Duterte's government for years.
Robert Hall and John Ridsdel were beheaded by the militants after the deadline for ransom payment passed.
At least four people remained missing after fire engulfed the M/V Mercraft 2 while it was approaching a seaport in Real town in Quezon province from Polillio island.
Biden congratulated the Philippines' newly elected leader, despite a U.S. court order on him, but many expect Bongbong to continue his nation's push toward China anyway.
Three decades after the family was driven from their country and convicted of robbing it of billions of dollars, the Marcos clan is about to take the reins again in the Philippines.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is projected to win the presidential election in the Philippines by a landslide. Nearly 36 years ago, a people's revolt ousted his father, Ferdinand Marcos, from power, and now it appears Marcos Jr. holds more than double the number of votes of his closest opponent. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joined "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the former Philippines dictator, is projected to win the country’s presidential election. It's an election that could have broader implications for America's influence in the region. Liz Palmer reports.
The unofficial vote count in the Philippines projects Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will win the country's presidential election in a potential landslide victory. His father and namesake, Ferdinand Marcos, ruled the country as a dictator between 1965-1986. The Washington Post's Philippines correspondent Regine Cabato joins CBS News to discuss the election and what a Marcos Jr. victory could mean for the country.
Ferdinand Marcos' 21-year rule was marked by a crackdown that left thousands imprisoned and his family extremely wealthy. Including his son, who's about to be elected president.
For decades Marcos' pillaging of the country's wealth was considered established fact. Some Filipinos expect his son to hand out gold bars if he's elected.
"I have to be honest, we are no longer expecting survivors," said the mayor of one town virtually swept off the map by a wall of mud.
The search for survivors in one hard-hit village was suspended as night fell and ongoing rain from tropical storm Megi complicated rescue efforts.
After a protracted battle with hardline President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines' biggest network, ABS-CBN, has lost its license to broadcast on TV and radio. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the story.
This farmer in the Philippines woke up to gray pineapples after the Taal volcano spewed ash and lava into the sky earlier this week. "We just have to accept that we will incur a loss," he said.
Maria Ressa has been threatened with rape, prison and death for her reporting on President Rodrigo Duterte's bloody drug war. Duterte's administration says her work is "fake news." Bill Whitaker reports.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
President Biden is considering proposals to reform the Supreme Court, CBS News has learned.
Naomi Pomeroy, an award-winning chef who helped put Portland on the map as a culinary destination, was 49 years old.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Federal transportation officials say $5 billion will be devoted to replacing or improving aging bridges in 16 states.
Here's how much EssilorLuxottica is paying for Supreme, the skate brand with a cult following.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Gambling ends and the doors close Wednesday at The Mirage, which changed the face of Las Vegas. It's slated to resurface in 2027 as the Hard Rock Las Vegas.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
A letter sent to the convention rules committee establishes that "no virtual voting will begin before August 1."
Peter Navarro, 75, was released from federal prison in Miami on Wednesday after serving a four-month sentence.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Thousands of officers from multiple jurisdictions are in Milwaukee providing additional security for the convention.
A workout that mindlessly tones your arms while getting some cardio in? If it sounds too good to be true, that's because it may be. Here's what experts say.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Caitlyn Mai underwent cochlear implant surgery with her insurer's approval, expecting it would be covered in full. Then she started getting the bills.
Amazon's Prime Day, which generated $12.7 billion in sales in 2023, can also lead to more worker injuries, a Senate probe finds.
A new rankings list from U.S. News & World Report aims to highlight the top ranked hospitals for different specialized care needs, from cancer to cardiology.
Britain's King Charles III donned a ceremonial crown and robe to give a speech opening the U.K.'s first left-leaning parliament in 14 years.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declare the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
Two U.S. officials say U.S. Central Command has recommended the military permanently dismantle the pier run by the U.S. military to get aid into Gaza amidst the Israel-Hamas war.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
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.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Season 26 of the CBS reality TV show "Big Brother" premieres on Wednesday. Sixteen new house guests will compete and strategize to evict one of their own each week to try and be the last person standing. The prize is $750,000. "Entertainment Tonight" host Nischelle Turner visited the house and even entered a one-day competition.
"90210" stars like Jennie Garth and Brian Austin Green paid tribute, and Alyssa Milano commented on her "complicated relationship" with Shannen Doherty.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
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.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
AT&T disclosed yet another major data breach on Friday. The company said a third party illegally downloaded call and text records for nearly all its 109 million customers with accounts between May and October 2022. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent is following this story.
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 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
President Santiago Peña said the record discovery, code-named "Operation Sweetness," added to a string of "very sad episodes" in Paraguay.
The armorer on Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" filed to have her involuntary manslaughter conviction overturned, days after Baldwin's trial over a fatal on-set shooting collapsed due to withheld evidence.
Officials say traces of cyanide were found on 6 people found dead in a Bangkok hotel, with one suspected of murdering the others.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
Three snipers from local law enforcement were inside the building former President Trump's would-be assassin fired from, and one of them had spotted him outside on three separate occasions prior to the shooting. The sniper took a picture of the gunman nearly 30 minutes before the shooting, when he saw he had a rangefinder. Meg Oliver has more on the investigation.
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.
The engine failure blamed for stranding 20 Starlink satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit was caused by a liquid oxygen leak.
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.
After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfilled her promise to take a dip in the Seine river to show it's clean enough to host swimming competitions during the upcoming Summer Olympics. Organizers have spent more than a billion dollars to prepare the river for the Games. Errol Barnett has more on that and a look at some other headlines we're following this Wednesday.
Former GOP primary rivals endorse Trump at the RNC in Milwaukee, emphasizing safety and unity.
King Charles officially opened the new session of U.K. Parliament Wednesday with a speech laying out the government's legislative program for the coming year. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.
A poll last month in Wisconsin, where the RNC is being held, found 61% of Trump voters described themselves as "very enthusiastic" about their candidate compared to 39% of Biden supporters. Nearly half of Democrats across the country think Biden should step aside, according to a CBS News poll.
Missy Franklin Johnson, a five-time Olympic gold medalist, talks about the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. Franklin Johnson, who competed in London and Rio before retiring, is returning to the Olympics as a correspondent for Yahoo Sports.