Nervous wait for families of U.S. veterans feared captured in Ukraine
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The trigger for Tuesday's violence in the Ukrainian capitol of Kiev was a refusal by some lawmakers to debate changes to the constitution that would have restricted the powers of President Yanukovich; and, a sharp decline in Minnesota's moose population has left scientists baffled.
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Donald Trump has clinched the Republican nomination with help from members of North Dakota's GOP convention delegation; Skellig Michael is an island seven miles off the coast of Ireland with a history dating back to the dawn of civilization. But that's not what has tourists flocking to the island these days
President Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima Friday
President Obama will become the first sitting U.S. president to visit Hiroshima Friday. Around 140,000 lives were lost when an atomic bomb was dropped on the city near the end of World War II, and some of them were American. Margaret Brennan has the story of one.
Qatar has agreed to extend the travel ban on five men released from Guantanamo Bay last year
Qatar has agreed to extend the travel ban on five men released from Guantanamo Bay last year. Referred to as the Taliban 5, the five men were exchanged for American POW Bowe Bergdahl. The ban was set to expire at midnight and limits the men to the country of Qatar.
Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital
During WWII, Army Intelligence interrogated high-ranking prisoners-of-war at a secret installation in Alexandria, Va., dubbed "P.O. Box 1142." Seth Doane reports on this little-known piece of history that took place just a few miles from the nation's capital.
Former U.S. prisoner of war Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl plans to leave the Army and go to college after the investigation into his disappearance is over
Former U.S. prisoner of war Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl plans to leave the Army and go to college after the investigation into his disappearance is over. Norah O'Donnell reports.
Denton is remembered, among other things, for blinking "T.O.R.T.U.R.E." in Morse code during a broadcast propaganda interview while a POW in Vietnam
Laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, Denton is remembered, among other things, for blinking "T.O.R.T.U.R.E." in Morse code during a broadcast propaganda interview while a POW in Vietnam.
Former military prosecutor Eugene Fidell is now representing Bergdahl and speaking on his behalf
Former military prosecutor Eugene Fidell is now representing Bergdahl and speaking on his behalf. Fidell urges people not to rush to judgement as the investigation into Bergdahl's capture and release ensues. Michelle Miller reports.
Margaret Brennan reports what it took to strike a deal with Taliban leadership
The deal to bring home army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was brokered by Qatar, an American ally in the Middle East. Margaret Brennan reports what it took to strike a deal with Taliban leadership.
Ex-POW discusses challenges of reintegration, what lies ahead for recently-freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl
Retired Air Force Col. Lee Ellis was a prisoner of war held by North Vietnam for over five years. He speaks with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the challenges of reintegration and what lies ahead Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was recently freed from Taliban captivity.
Former George W. Bush security aide and CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the intricacies of the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap including the five Taliban fighters being released
Former George W. Bush security aide and CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss the intricacies of the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl prisoner swap including the five Taliban fighters being released from Guantanamo Bay.
More specifics are beginning to come to light from the mission that brought Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl back into U.S. hands
More specifics are beginning to come to light from the mission that brought Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl back into U.S. hands. A small team of U.S. special operators, backed up by a cadre of helicopter gunships and surveillance aircraft, led the operation to free the American P.O.W. David Martin reports.
CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate says the deal helps U.S. relations with the Taliban, but undermines the Afghan government
CBS News National Security Analyst Juan Zarate says the deal helps U.S. relations with the Taliban, but undermines the Afghan government
During World War II, Lou Tirado served as a B-17 gunner and became a prisoner of war
During World War II, Lou Tirado served as a B-17 gunner. When his plane was shot down over Germany, he became a prisoner of war. Tirado tells Lesley Stahl how he was freed not by the U.S., but by the Russians.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a reorganization of how the Pentagon accounts for its missing war dead
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced a reorganization of how the Pentagon accounts for its missing war dead. One man tells Chip Reid the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command had documents showing where his cousin was buried but refused to bring him home.
JPAC’s efforts to identify the remains of America’s war dead have been criticized as slow and ineffective
JPAC’s efforts to identify the remains of America’s war dead have been criticized as slow and ineffective. Now, one family fed up with the Pentagon agency’s supposed incompetence is suing with the hope of bringing change. Chip Reid reports.
Jeremiah Denton, a former POW who became a U.S. senator, died Friday of heart disease
Jeremiah Denton, a former POW who became a U.S. senator, died Friday of heart disease. Denton was held by the North Vietnamese for more than seven years, and when they forced him to appear in a propaganda film, he blinked the word "torture" in Morse code. Scott Pelley reports.
Former hostage of Iran wants Biden to prioritize prisoner release
"Without their return: no deal with Iran," Xiyue Wang said.
Ex-POWs the first vets to get COVID vaccine at Alabama VA hospital
"If there's a hell on Earth, I was there," one said as he recalled serving and being held captive during the Korean War.
Divers think they've found a U.S. submarine lost during WWII
One diver says it's clear the USS Grenadier's crew went through "quite an ordeal," and he hopes finding the wreck will let them "have some closure."
Trump's reported troop comments a "flashpoint" in campaign
CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports on the latest on the election 2020 trail.
Chip Reid investigates the practices of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Pentagon agency tasked with finding and identifying the remains of 83,000 missing American servicemen and women
Chip Reid investigates the practices of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the Pentagon agency tasked with finding and identifying the remains of 83,000 missing American servicemen and women. Last year, the Government Accountability Office said the missing persons mission "is being undermined by longstanding leadership weakness."
Korean War POW identified, buried by friend
Ten of the 20 countries involved in this week’s G20 Summit in Japan were also involved in the Korean War. Fighting in Korea ended in 1953, but no peace treaty was ever signed. Over 7,600 Americans remain missing in action in Korea -- but this January, when the U.S. government identified the remains of George Schipani, that number was reduced by one. That story is the first in the "CBS This Morning Saturday" series “Who We Are.” Jeff Glor reports.
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U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran as war escalates
Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet and one crew member was rescued by American forces as a search continues for a 2nd crew member, U.S. officials say.
American fighter jet was downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
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Senate Democrat demands that TSA lift its "shoes-on" policy, calling it a safety risk
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
Trump to sign executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is expected to increase the NCAA's control over college sports and threaten to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
Hospice with 97% survival rate accused of defrauding Medicare for $7.45M
They were the first in a series of arrests planned Thursday, federal officials told CBS News.
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Former airman pleads guilty to scamming military out of $37 million
Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
3 federal agents, 2 boaters rescued after vessels capsize off Puerto Rico
Customs and Border Patrol agents were helping rescue two boaters whose vessel capsized when they themselves were put in danger.
Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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3.1 million bottles of eye drops sold at Walgreens, CVS are recalled
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Employers added 178,000 jobs in March, blowing past forecasts
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United raises bag fees, becoming second U.S. carrier to up the price this week
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Mortgage rates are surging, foiling homebuyers' best-laid plans
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
Starbucks offers $1,200 bonuses to baristas who offer top customer service
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
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Trump to sign executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
The executive order is expected to increase the NCAA's control over college sports and threaten to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Alito treated for dehydration after falling ill in March, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
Judge denies DOJ request to revive Federal Reserve subpoenas
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
Trump's 2027 budget asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending
President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%.
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HHS announces national program to study effect of microplastics on humans
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
FDA approves Eli Lilly weight loss pill
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
State health plan for foster kids threatened 8-year-old's cancer care
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
States pay contractors millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
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American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
Transcript: Archbishop Timothy Broglio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 5, 2026
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
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U.S. fighter jet shot down by Iran as war escalates
Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet and one crew member was rescued by American forces as a search continues for a 2nd crew member, U.S. officials say.
Why is Trump talking about action on Cuba and what could that look like?
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
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Mumford & Sons on new music
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
Setback for Blake Lively in legal battle
A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.
Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Judge dismisses Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Gucci Mane kidnapped, robbed at gunpoint in Dallas, DOJ says
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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New film on risks and rewards of AI
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
Inside Apple's relationship with China
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan could offer prediction market services to investors
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Company tries to make flying car of the future
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
CBS News studio shakes as Artemis II launches
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
What Artemis II astronauts will do in space
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
How Artemis II crew will sleep in space
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
How do astronauts use the bathroom?
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
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More on Pam Bondi's firing
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
Plot to poison man's root beer float
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Tiger Woods arrest video
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Woman charged in root beer float murder orders hit on best friend
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
U.S. returns Chinese drug fugitive in rare extradition, Beijing says
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
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NASA shares first photos of Earth taken by Artemis II
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
Artemis II crew clears Earth orbit, heads for the moon
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Artemis II crew begins "crazy first day" in space after exhilarating launch
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Artemis II launches into orbit as NASA begins historic moon mission
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Smooth countdown continues for Artemis II moon mission
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White House reacts to downed fighter jet
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has been briefed after an American fighter jet was downed in Iran. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
1 fighter jet crew rescued, officials say
Two U.S. officials tell CBS News that one crew member from the downed F-15E fighter jet has been rescued. CBS News' Aaron MacLean and Eleanor Watson report.
Iran reacts to downed F-15 fighter jet
Iran state media is reacting to news of an American F-15 fighter jet downed in the country. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Courtney Kealy have more.
Expert on F-15E fighter jet
CBS News analysit Aaron MacLean, a former senior fellow at Hudson Institute, joins with more details on the F-15E fighter jet that was downed in Iran, sources say.
Early details on downed F-15E in Iran
U.S. officials confirm to CBS News that an F-15E fighter jet was downed in Iran. A search and rescue mission is ongoing, sources say. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Weijia Jiang report.