The Koreas exchange missile launches as tensions ratchet up even further
The dueling launches come as U.S., South Korean and Japanese officials say Pyongyang is apparently preparing to conduct its first nuclear test in years.
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Soldier killed, 3 injured in military vehicle crash in Pennsylvania
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all U.S. and state flags, including at the state Capitol, to fly at half-staff in honor of Shay.
3 ISIS leaders killed in separate U.S. military operations in Syria
Two of the Islamic State leaders were killed in an airstrike.
Sailor found not guilty of setting fire that destroyed Navy ship
A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.
U.S. announces $1.1 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
The U.S. will provide funding for about 18 more advanced rocket systems and other weapons to counter drones that Russia has been using against Ukrainian troops.
North Korea fires missiles on eve of Kamala Harris trip to Seoul
Seoul says the provocations will only deepen North Korea's international isolation while pushing South Korea and the United States to strengthen their deterrence.
Maryland Navy engineer and wife plead guilty in submarine secrets sale case
A U.S. Navy nuclear engineer and his wife have entered new guilty pleas in a case in West Virginia involving the sale of secrets about nuclear submarines.
Harris in Japan for slain former PM's funeral, talks with key allies
The vice president is leading the U.S. delegation at the memorial for Abe, the former Japanese leader who was fatally shot in July.
"We got our miracle": Americans captured while fighting in Ukraine return home
"Happy to be home," Alex Drueke said after arriving in the U.S. on Friday.
2 American veterans captured in Ukraine released, their families say
Relatives say two U.S. military veterans who went missing while fighting Russia with Ukrainian forces have been released after about three months in captivity.
U.S. to send another $600 million in military aid to Ukraine
Russia's recent collapse in northeast Ukraine was its largest military defeat since the withdrawal of Russian troops from areas near Kyiv more than five months ago.
Blinken announces $2 billion in new military aid to Ukraine, Europe
The U.S. is providing major new military aid to Ukraine and other European countries threatened by Russia.
Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military increased by 13% in 2021
The uptick was driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened.
4 families say they're still suffering seizures, sue over Navy fuel-tainted Hawaii tap water
Four families have filed a lawsuit, saying the Navy "harbored toxic secrets" when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii.
GOP nominee for Pa. governor wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano posed in a Confederate uniform for a faculty photo at the Army War College three years before he retired from the U.S. Army.
Pentagon releases plan to mitigate civilian casualties in U.S. airstrikes
The plan includes creating a center to coordinate data collection and lessons learned.
New U.S. aid package for Ukraine to include surveillance drones
The U.S. says it will give Ukraine Scan Eagle surveillance drones and 40 mine-resistant vehicles.
Afghans face humanitarian catastrophe
Afghanistan's citizens are starving, and the country's children are among the most malnourished. Imtiaz Tyab reports. Warning: Some of the images may be disturbing.
Changing how the military handles racial bias
David Martin reports on the new efforts being put forth to address inequality in the military, this time under the watch of the country’s first Black secretary of defense, Lloyd Austin.
China announces new military drills as U.S. delegation visits Taiwan
China has announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island's president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation.
Civilians hit with "exorbitant" medical bills at military facilities
Only 32 civilian medical debt cases out of 27,000 reviewed between a five-year period were reduced, according to a GAO report.
What to know as Taiwan accuses China of practicing for an invasion
Taiwan says China's ongoing war games reveal Beijing's broader intentions to control the region.
Tension soars as China prolongs military drills around Taiwan
Beijing says its "appropriate" response to America's provocation will continue with anti-submarine exercises around the self-governing island.
Senate votes overwhelmingly to let Sweden and Finland join NATO
The sole no vote was Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Fellow Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky voted present.
Pelosi confirms trip to Asia, but makes no mention of Taiwan
Pelosi would be the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan since then-Speaker Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Senate Republicans meet with Trump at White House as shutdown impasse continues
The president stood firm in his demands that Democrats vote to end the government shutdown.
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Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
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Pardoned Capitol rioter charged with threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries
A pardoned Capitol rioter was arrested last weekend for allegedly threatening to kill the top House Democrat.
Paul Ingrassia out as Trump nominee after offensive text allegations
Paul Ingrassia, the president's pick for Office of Special Counsel, pulled out of a Senate hearing after allegations surfaced that he sent a text conceding he has a "Nazi streak."
Vance: Israel-Hamas ceasefire "going frankly better than I expected"
As President Trump's top envoys try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, an insider questions both Netanyahu's and Hamas' commitment to peace.
In new interview, Santos says time in prison "wasn't nice," describes Trump call
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos described his time in prison, a conversation with President Trump, and writing suicide notes in a wide-ranging interview Tuesday.
Virginia Giuffre's memoir gives personal account of Prince Andrew accusations
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir shares a personal account of the story that made headlines worldwide: her accusations against Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein.
National Guard troops expected in New Orleans by late November
The National Guard troops are scheduled to arrive in time for the city's Bayou Classic — a major two-day college football event held at Caesars Superdome.
Japan's first female prime minister plays heavy metal on drums to let off steam
Sanae Takaichi is the first woman chosen to serve as Japan's prime minister. She favors a strong military, a strong economy — and a strong drum riff.