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The safety specialist's warning appeared in a memo describing how a mini-drone had detonated and injured an Army Special Forces soldier.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegesth and other Pentagon officials are testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill over next year's proposed $1.5 trillion budget. CBS News' Nikole Killion has the latest.
The Pentagon on Friday began releasing hundreds of files on UFOs after President Trump ordered the documents to be made public. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson reviewed the 28 videos in the first batch of files and chose six that stood out to her the most.
The Department of Defense started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs on Friday. Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich, a retired Navy fighter pilot who has spoken about her own experience encountering a UFO during a training exercise, joins to discuss.
Ship with hantavirus outbreak arriving in Spain on Sunday; Virginia Supreme Court rejects new congressional map.
The Pentagon is releasing and declassifying files on UFOs. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins CBS News with analysis.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, facing intense questioning from Democrats on the Pentagon budget, the war with Iran and more. These are some of the most notable exchanges from the hearing.
U.S. officials told CBS News that the estimated price tag delivered to lawmakers on Wednesday is only about half the true cost of $50 billion. Ed O'Keefe has more.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are testifying before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has the latest.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
Tuesday marks Day 54 in the war with Iran and a new analysis from the Center for Strategic and International Studies found that the conflict is taking a toll on the Pentagon's munitions stockpile. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the Defense and Security Department at CSIS, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. service members will no longer be required to get annual flu shots.
U.S. Army Sgt. Celestino Chavez enlisted in the military when he was 17, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
A federal judge blocked a restrictive new Defense Dept. press policy instituted after previously he ruled Pentagon press restrictions issued last year were unlawful.
Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
A judge has temporarily blocked the Pentagon's attempt to designate Anthropic as a supply chain risk. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
A judge sharply questioned a lawyer for the federal government on Tuesday over the Pentagon's efforts to cut Anthropic's AI out of its classified systems.
A command element and some ground forces are expected to be part of the Middle East deployment, according to a source familiar with the planning.
President Trump said Monday on social media that he's told the Defense Department to suspend military strikes against Iranian power plants after "good and productive talks," virtually extending his imposed deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian foreign ministry says it's unaware of any talks. CBS News' Chris Livesay has more.
The first Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is coming from the Pacific, is still making its way toward the region.
Oil prices jump again on Iran war "re-escalation risks," despite Tehran saying it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
More than $1 billion has been bet online on military decisions and outcomes this year on Polymarket. Some wagers have been suspiciously timed.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
The Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was locked down following the midair crash during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The combined company will serve about 10 million utility customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are small, fully-functional secondary homes located on the same property as a main home, usually in the backyard, filling a vital need where housing has proved scant or expensive.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
President Trump's trip to China could bolster economic relations, but failed to deliver a breakthrough deal, some trade and energy experts said.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's Representative to the U.S., join Margaret Brennan.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
Taiwan's representative to the U.S. Alexander Yui said on Sunday that "we want peace and stability" as Taiwan became among the most closely-watched issues in last week's summit.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Ambassador Alexander Yui, Taiwan's representative to the U.S., that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 17, 2026.
A CBS News investigation into youth residential treatment programs finds allegations of abuse, a lack of federal oversight, and families left to navigate a multibillion-dollar industry largely on their own.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
A crisis pregnancy center in Sandpoint, Idaho, wants to expand women's healthcare three years after the labor and delivery unit at the town's hospital closed and its OB-GYNs moved out of state.
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday rescuers located the bodies of four Italian divers who were believed to be deep inside an underwater cave in a Maldive atoll.
Nine people died at the scene from gunshot wounds and one woman died while being transported to the hospital, prosecutors said.
Two Americans were arrested in Japan after social media posts showed a person jumping into an enclosure at the zoo where viral baby monkey Punch found fame.
Oil prices jump again on Iran war "re-escalation risks," despite Tehran saying it has shared another set of revised peace deal terms with the U.S.
The 38-year-old man had been spearfishing with friends when he was attacked on a coral reef off Rottnest Island, police said.
Jane Pauley hosts our annual look at design. Featured: Tiny homes in your backyard; Louis Vuitton; Adobe house construction; Finland's Marimekko; domino art; Philadelphia food favorites; chandeliers; Longwood Gardens; rare maps; and director Jon Favreau of "The Mandalorian and Grogu."
"Call Her Daddy" host Alex Cooper said on Instagram that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child.
Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought the father-son relationship of Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen.
In this web exclusive, Jon Favreau, the creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," and director of the new film "The Mandalorian and Grogu," talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the myth of "Star Wars," the influences on the story (including Japanese samurai films), and expanding the universe for a new audience. He also talks about working with Robert Downey Jr. on his film "Iron Man," and about cooking, the subject of his 2014 movie, "Chef."
Director Jon Favreau, creator of the "Star Wars" series "The Mandalorian," has now brought Pedro Pascal's bounty hunter and his charge "Baby Yoda" to the big screen. He talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about the handmade feel of the "Star Wars" universe, and how father-son relationships have always been at the heart of the stories set in a galaxy far, far away. He also discusses bringing his improv roots to directing Robert Downey Jr. in "Iron Man."
For thousands of years, civilizations around the world have built houses out of earth – whether it be mud brick, wattle and dab or rammed earth. But adobe (the practice of making mudbricks) has now become today's "it" building material, from museums around the world designed using adobe, to do-it-yourselfers constructing homes from the very dirt beneath their feet. Correspondent Conor Knighton looks at the history of adobe, and how ancient adobe materials are being merged with 3-D printing techniques.
Atlanta residents say they're waking up to traffic jams of self-driving Waymo vehicles confused by neighborhood signage.
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.
Atlanta residents woke up to Waymo traffic jams on Friday. The driverless cars took over a quiet cul-de-sac. Skyler Henry has more details.
Oklahoma has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, making it the latest state to take legal action against the popular gaming platform over child safety concerns.
The long-necked herbivore is the largest ever found in Southeast Asia, researchers said.
The last time an El Niño pattern occurred was in 2023, when the Eastern Pacific hurricane season produced 20 tropical systems.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, his lawyers are set to hold a press conference Monday to discuss new developments in the case. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty in a retrial.
Four people were injured in a dozen random shootings over the weekend in Austin, Texas, that police say started with a car being stolen. Three suspects have been detained, including two teenagers. Ian Lee reports.
Nine people died at the scene from gunshot wounds and one woman died while being transported to the hospital, prosecutors said.
Mayor Kirk Watson said no motive has been identified and the shootings appear to be random.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Two teens enrolled in residential treatment programs and left with very different experiences. CBS News investigates youth residential treatment programs and whether they're providing the help that teens may need to improve their mental health.
World health officials are warning about a concerning strain of the Ebola virus following an outbreak in Africa where dozens of deaths have been reported. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy has lost his primary, five years after he voted to convict President Trump over the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riots. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
After the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, his lawyers are set to hold a press conference Monday to discuss new developments in the case. Meanwhile, prosecutors say they may seek the death penalty in a retrial.