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From the 60 archives: The Forgotten Veterans
In 1989, Morley Safer spoke with female combat nurses who helped save countless lives in Vietnam but, like male veterans, were sometimes met with contempt upon returning home.
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In 1989, Morley Safer spoke with female combat nurses who helped save countless lives in Vietnam but, like male veterans, were sometimes met with contempt upon returning home.
Morley Safer revisits female combat nurses who served in the Vietnam war after the dedication of the Vietnam Women's Memorial statue.
Monday, May 4 marks the 50th anniversary of the deadly shooting at Kent State University in Ohio, one of the defining moments of the Vietnam War era. Four students were killed and nine were wounded when National Guard troops opened fire during an anti-war protest. While much has changed in the five decades that have passed, for those who were there that day and the events of it remain fresh in their minds, worthy of reflection. Dana Jacobson speaks to some former Kent State students who were there that day.
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As the war in Vietnam raged on and anger about U.S. involvement burned in protests across the country, a lottery was held on December 1, 1969 in order to address perceived inequities in military conscription. Lee Cowan reports.
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Including "shakey beef" and papaya salad
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned of pulling American troops out of Afghanistan if its government is unstable
While in Vietnam, CBS News met a group of veterans returning there for the first time since the war ended. Now, they are back home after an emotional trip. Jeff Glor explains.
CBS News met up with a group as they toured areas of Vietnam for the first time since the war ended
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This week on "The Takeout" CBS News Radio correspondent Steven Portnoy hosts from Hanoi, Vietnam following President Trump's meeting with Kim Jong Un.
The college student was detained in North Korea and died shortly after he came home with severe brain injuries
President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un could not reach a deal over disagreements on denuclearization and sanctions at their second summit in Vietnam. Jung Pak, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins CBSN to discuss her takeaways from the summit.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
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"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
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U.S. assessments are that Iran will not seek to disrupt ongoing cease-fire negotiations in Doha aimed at ending the Hamas-Israel war.
Many million-dollar properties are no longer considered luxury homes, with almost 1 in 10 U.S. houses costing at least that.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
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"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
"Our history is not just about the past, it's about our present and our future," President Biden said in a statement.
The campaign says there will be over 2,800 organizing events in the days leading up to the party's Chicago convention next week.
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
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ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne is being praised both for how he handled the on-air panic attack as well as the visibility he's bringing to mental health.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
A 19-year-old giant panda named Ying Ying has given birth to twins, becoming the oldest known first-time panda mom.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The HMS Hawke was torpedoed by a German U-boat on October 15, 1913. Just 70 sailors survived.
Chinese-based tour operators said North Korea will soon allow visitors to the mountainous northern city of Samjiyon.
The woman was found dead "because of being constricted and bitten by the snake," a police spokesman said.
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Academy Award-nominated actor Elliot Page and actress Hillary Baack star in the heartfelt film "Close to You," exploring themes of love, identity and the challenges of returning home.
Taylor Swift kicked off the latest leg of her record-breaking Eras Tour on Thursday, her first performance since canceling three shows in Vienna due to an alleged terror plot from ISIS. While Swift did not address the plot or cancellations, heightened security measures were in place.
Following a nine-month investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry, five people, including two doctors, one of his assistants and an alleged drug dealer, have been criminally charged.
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On July 24, a burning car was pushed over an embankment in Chico, California. Within three days, it became one of the 10 largest wildfires in state history. Within nine days, it was among the top four. Still burning at over 429,000 acres, firefighters continue to tackle the historic blaze. Using data from Cal Fire, CBS News put together an animation to show just how quickly and far the flames have spread.
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Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
Susan Lorincz, 60, faces up to 30 years in prison at sentencing.
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 53, faces federal charges of mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.
The manhunt for a convicted murderer who escaped from custody is over. Police found Ramone Alston early Friday morning at a hotel outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, more than a hundred miles from the Hillsborough hospital parking lot he ran from on Tuesday.
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CBS News spoke with the astrophotographer behind the viral photo about his mission to drive people to look at the night sky before it changes "within the period of our lifetime."
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The U.S. is leading peace talks in Switzerland as Sudan continues to suffer from a civil war that has killed more than 150,000 people and displaced millions. Ben Solomon, a senior video correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, reports.
Susan Lorincz, a White woman accused of killing her neighbor Ajike "A.J." Owens, a Black woman, during a dispute in Ocala, Florida, has been found guilty of manslaughter.
President Biden appeared hopeful after the Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Qatar that will apparently resume in Cairo, Egypt, next week. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata breaks down what's known about the negotiations.
Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out her plan to address specific economic policies Friday while campaigning in Raleigh, North Carolina. Her proposals include subsidizing low-wage workers and families with children. Harris also proposed some benefits for first-time homebuyers. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports and David Wessel, a senior fellow in economic studies at Brookings, breaks down how economists may view some of the proposals.