Colorado teen killed in Korean War identified more than 70 years later
A 19-year-old U.S. soldier from Colorado has been accounted for more than 70 years after being declared missing in action in the Korean War.
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Russian military personnel on Niger base where some U.S. troops remain
Before a coup in Niger in July 2023 led to the demand that American troops leave the country, the U.S. used two Niger airbases to fly drones on counterterrorism missions in the Sahel region of Africa.
U.S. pilot accounted for 57 years after vanishing during Vietnam War
John C.G. Kerr, originally from Florida, was 35 when he was reported missing in 1967.
2021 Red Hill jet fuel contamination came after decades of issues
"They looked me in the eye and told me… 'We would never poison our own people,'" one former water resource management commissioner said. "And they lied. They lied about all of it."
Why the U.S. military's withdrawal from Niger is a "devastating blow"
After a U.S. investment of about $1 billion in Niger, the welcome mat is being yanked out from under American troops' feet.
Israel intercepts missiles amid Iran attack
Explosions and loud booms echoed throughout parts of Israel following Iran's retaliatory strike that began Saturday night. The IDF says the vast majority of the missiles have been intercepted. CBS News' Natalie Brand and Samantha Vinograd report.
Air raid sirens sound across Israel
Air raid sirens are sounding across parts of Israel following Iran's retaliatory attack on Saturday night. CBS News foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reports from Tel Aviv.
Hawaii "on the verge of a greater catastrophe" as water crisis continues
The island home to Hawaii's capital may be surrounded by ocean, but years-long drought conditions, tourist activities and contamination are jeopardizing the island's only source of freshwater.
"Ghost Army" awarded Congressional Gold Medal
Surviving members of a top-secret World War II unit nicknamed the "Ghost Army" finally received their recognition when they were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal Thursday. The unit used inflatable tanks and fake radio dispatches in an effort to fool the Nazis and draw attention from the real battlefield.
New civil complaints filed against Army amid doctor's sexual assault case
"A sexual abuse scandal of this magnitude could only happen if the Army was negligent," said the attorney representing several accusers of Maj. Michael Stockin.
18-year-old soldier identified after he went missing during Korean War
U.S. Army Cpl. Ray K. Lilly, 18, of Matoaka, West Virginia, went missing while his unit was fighting in North Korea on November 2, 1950.
American thought held hostage died Oct. 7
Itay Chen, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier who was believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas, was killed during the Oct. 7 attack, Israeli officials say. Five Americans are still believed to be alive and held hostage. Chris Livesay has the latest.
Soldier sold military secrets to China, feds say
An active-duty Army sergeant and intelligence analyst has been charged with selling U.S. military documents, including those containing information about weapons systems, to a Chinese contact. According to a federal indictment, he received 14 payments totaling $42,000 from a Chinese agent for handing over "sensitive technical data and tactical information." David Martin reports.
Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to Pentagon leak
Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira pleaded guilty Monday to leaking highly classified military documents containing national security secrets. Scott MacFarlane reports.
Military tracking balloon flying over U.S.
The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon flying over the Western part of the country. The balloon is not considered a threat to national security. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has the latest.
High-altitude balloon discovered over U.S.
NORAD said Friday it is tracking a high-altitude balloon that was first detected over Utah. NORAD said the balloon is not considered a threat to national security, since it does not appear to be armed or carrying spy intelligence sensors. David Martin has more.
High-altitude balloon seen flying over U.S.
The U.S. is tracking a high-altitude balloon flying over the Western part of the country. One official told CBS News the balloon was seen over Colorado.
4 linked to Navy SEALs deaths charged
Four foreign nationals linked to the deaths of two Navy SEALs have been charged for alleged smuggling. The SEALs were lost at sea last month while trying to board a ship allegedly smuggling Iranian-supplied weapons to Houthi militants in Yemen. David Martin reports.
Army doctor facing sexual assault charges
Major Michael Stockin, a pain management anesthesiologist at Washington state's Joint Base Lewis-McChord is set to be arraigned on more than 50 counts of sexual misconduct. Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with two of Stockin's accusers, who are sharing their stories publicly for the first time.
5 Marines killed in helicopter crash are identified
The helicopter carrying five Marines crashed during a storm in the mountains outside San Diego.
Iraq slams U.S. over "blatant assassination" of Iran-backed commander
After a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad, an Iraqi military spokesperson says the U.S.-led military coalition has "become a factor of instability" in his country.
U.S. strike kills senior Kataib Hezbollah leader
The U.S. killed a top commander of the Iran-backed group Kataib Hezbollah militia in a drone strike in Iraq, a senior official said. U.S. Central Command says he was responsible for directly planning and participating in terrorists attacks against U.S. forces throughout the region. David Martin has more from the Pentagon.
Drone attack hits Syria base used by U.S. troops
The U.S. is preparing for more strikes against Iran-backed militias, which continue to target U.S. troops, as well as military and commercial vessels in the Red Sea. A drone attack on Sunday hit a base in Syria used by U.S. troops. Holly Williams reports.
U.S., allies launch strikes on Houthi targets
U.S. and U.K. military forces late Saturday night launched joint airstrikes on Iranian-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, officials announced. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington.
U.S. launches retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria
U.S. forces conducted airstrikes Friday in Iraq and Syria on more than 85 targets of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its affiliated militias. The strikes were in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers on a base in Jordan last weekend. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
After Zelenskyy meeting, Trump says both Ukraine, Russia should declare victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited to ask President Trump for more military aid as the war with Russia persists.
Trump commutes George Santos' prison sentence
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Hamas hands over remains of another deceased Israeli hostage, IDF says
On Wednesday, Hamas had said it had handed over all the Israeli hostage remains it had been able to recover, and extensive efforts and special equipment would be required to find the remaining bodies.
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Witkoff, Kushner felt betrayed by Israel's Qatar strike
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, President Trump's dealmakers in brokering the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, discuss a setback that nearly derailed the peace talks.
Government shutdown becomes third-longest in history with no end in sight
The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday. Follow live updates here.
Trump says Maduro "doesn't want to f*** around with the United States"
President Trump confirmed this week that he has authorized the CIA to go into Venezuela and conduct covert operations.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow deployment of National Guard in Illinois
President Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to allow the deployment of National Guard members in Illinois
Prince Andrew gives up his royal titles in fallout from Epstein scandal
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal title any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace Friday.
CBS News ends 60-year presence at Pentagon after declining to sign new press requirements
CBS News has had an office in the Pentagon for decades, where it has covered every conflict since World War II, as well as the stories of the U.S. military's service members.