Snowmobiler who crashed into military helicopter awarded $3.3 million
Jeff Smith nearly died in 2019 after hitting a Black Hawk helicopter that was parked on a Massachusetts trail.
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U.S. sending more troops to Middle East
The U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East as American citizens in Lebanon are being told to leave the country. Charlie D'Agata has details.
U.S. soldier who crossed into North Korea pleads guilty to desertion
Travis King fled to North Korea in July 2023 while taking part in a guided tour of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
Harris says Trump campaign "disrespected" Arlington National Cemetery
The Democratic Party nominee said Arlington National Cemetery is a "place where we come together to honor American heroes" and is "not a place for politics."
Travis King, soldier who crossed into North Korea, expected to plead guilty
Travis King, the American soldier who crossed into North Korea, is expected to plead guilty to five offenses the U.S. Army charged him with.
Remains of teen soldier identified 74 years after he went missing
U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arlie P. Barrett was reported missing in action after intense fighting near South Korea's Naktong River.
Russian court rejects U.S. soldier's appeal of prison sentence
U.S. soldier Gordon Black was sentenced to prison in Russia for allegedly threatening and robbing a Russian woman he'd met and dated in South Korea.
Remains of U.S. POW who survived Bataan Death March identified
The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins, 20, were identified after being exhumed at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
UNRWA's Gaza director on humanitarian crisis
Scott Anderson served 21 years in the U.S. Army. Now, he's the Gaza director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta spoke with Anderson to learn more about the humanitarian crisis on the ground as the Israel-Hamas war passes the 10-month mark.
Army judge to rule on subpoena for CBS News interviews in sex abuse case against doctor
Later this week an Army judge will hear arguments to reject a subpoena for unaired footage from interviews with two retired soldiers accusing the doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, of misconduct.
Tim Walz's military record under scrutiny as he joins Democratic ticket
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's military record has come under renewed scrutiny following Vice President Kamala Harris' announcement of Walz as her running mate.
Remains of 20-year-old airman shot down during WWII identified
U.S. Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Ralph H. Bode was killed when his plane was shot down over enemy territory in September 1944.
Woman who stole over $100 million from Army sentenced to 15 years
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
U.S. Army seeks heat safety solutions
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
U.S. soldier charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl in Japan
Okinawa's mayor says a U.S. soldier's alleged sexual assault not only "causes great fear to local residents," but "tramples on the dignity of women."
Biden pardons convicted LGBTQ+ service members
President Biden says he is righting a "historic wrong" by offering pardons to thousands of veterans who were convicted of crimes under a former military law that banned same-sex relationships. Jim Axelrod has the story.
16 fallen U.S. soldiers from World War II, Korean War accounted for
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
Russian media say jailed U.S. soldier pleads "partially guilty" to theft
Russian reports say U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gordon Black told a court he inadvertently stole some money, but did not threaten a Russian woman.
New book captures firsthand accounts of D-Day
On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces crossed the English Channel and invaded Nazi-occupied France on the beaches of Normandy. The event, known as D-Day, marked a pivotal turning point in World War II. Author Garrett Graff compiled firsthand accounts of the historic day in his new book "When the Sea Came Alive," and joins CBS News to discuss how he did it.
Reenacting U.S. paratroopers' D-Day plunge into Normandy, 80 years later
On June 6, 1944, some 13,000 U.S. paratroopers plunged down onto the bloodied beaches of Nazi-occupied France. They helped change the course of WWII.
Inside massive U.S. military drill in Ghana
Extremist violence in Africa's Sahel is surging. In 2023, more than 20,000 people were killed in the region, which extends more than 3,500 miles from east to west on the continent. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined the military exercises held by NATO allies and African soldiers for a closer look at how they're training to counter the threat.
U.S. Army officer resigns in protest over U.S. support for Israel
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings," Maj. Harrison Mann explained his decision to resign from the military.
Remembering U.S. Army veteran Ashley White on Memorial Day
Ashley White was among a small group of women soldiers who joined men on the front lines in 2011.
A family lost 2 sons during WWII. 80 years later their last child is home.
One family who lost two sons in World War II waited 80 years to bring their last child home from overseas thanks to a federal defense agency that accounts for fallen soldiers.
Russia's alleged hybrid warfare targeting seafloor cables vital to modern life
A web of undersea cables connects our lives and our global economy. As U.S. adversaries are accused of sabotage, they're proving to be targets of choice.
Trump accuses 6 Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior"
President Trump posted on social media that Democratic lawmakers who urged members of the military to disobey illegal orders should be arrested and face trial for "seditious behavior."
CDC website changes to include false claim about autism and vaccines
Multiple CDC officials familiar with the situation said the change was made by political appointees without input from relevant agency staffers.
Judge rules Trump's National Guard deployment to D.C. is illegal
A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump's months-long deployment of thousands of National Guard forces to the streets of Washington, D.C., violates federal law.
Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal provision allowing $500K lawsuits from senators
Sen. Lindsey Graham blocked a Democrat-led effort to approve a House-passed measure to repeal a controversial provision that allows senators to sue for $500,000 if federal investigators search their phone records without their knowledge.
Trump admin. announces plan for new oil drilling off California, Florida coasts
The Trump administration is proposing new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, as President Trump seeks to expand U.S. oil production.
Amazon issuing Prime refunds after $2.5B settlement. Here's what to know.
After FTC settlement, eligible Amazon Prime customers will automatically receive refunds between Nov. 12 and Dec. 24.
TSA may start charging a fee for passengers without a Real ID
The TSA plans to charge a fee for air passengers who lack a Real ID or other accepted form of identification.
Judge says Trump official's testimony on removing Abrego Garcia is "a zero"
The Trump administration is pushing to remove Kilmar Abrego Garcia from the U.S. ahead of his criminal trial on human smuggling charges next year.