Biden vows revenge for Kabul attack that killed 13 U.S. troops
The attack outside the walls of Kabul's airport left scores of Afghans dead, and made for U.S. forces' deadliest day in Afghanistan in years.
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"We will hunt you down": Biden vows retribution after Kabul attacks
"We will not forgive. We will not forget. We will hunt you down, and make you pay," he said of the perpetrators of the Kabul attack.
At least 12 U.S. troops killed in Kabul attack
In a Pentagon briefing Thursday afternoon, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. of U.S. Central Command said at least 12 American service members were killed and 15 wounded when suicide bombers, believed to be ISIS fighters, attacked outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Watch his statement.
Inside the U.S. air base housing thousands of Afghanistan evacuees
At Ramstein Air Base, the U.S. military is doing its best to feed, care for and entertain thousands of evacuees from Afghanistan.
Biden plans to stick with August 31 Afghanistan withdrawal deadline
Roughly 21,600 people were evacuated over a 24-hour period beginning early Monday morning.
Military planners hope for decision soon on August 31 deadline
President Biden said in remarks on Sunday that the hope is not to extend the deadline and to have completed the operation by then but there are ongoing discussions about whether to extend.
Pentagon moving to mandate COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. troops
The move comes following the FDA giving full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Race in the Ranks: Investigating racial bias in the U.S. military
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.
An F-22 pilot on the sting of racial bias in the Air Force
Major Daniel Walker shares his story with 60 Minutes contributor David Martin.
COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for troops, Pentagon says
President Biden said Monday he "strongly" supports the decision.
Biden Q&A on Afghanistan withdrawal
After announcing plans to complete the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan by August 31, President Biden took questions from reporters about whether that will lead to a Taliban takeover and what it means for the war on terror.
Impact of U.S. ending Afghanistan mission
President Biden spoke about the end of the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan, saying the remaining troops will be out by August 31 because the U.S. "did what it set out to do." Michael Semple, a professor at Queen's University Belfast, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the impact of the troop withdrawal.
5/16/2021: Facial Recognition, UAP, Rafa
Police using facial recognition amidst claims of wrongful arrests; Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs; And, Rafael Nadal offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life.
ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes
Police using facial recognition amidst claims of wrongful arrests; Navy pilots describe encounters with UFOs; And, Rafael Nadal offers 60 Minutes a glimpse into his life.
Navy pilots discuss 2004 encounter with UAP
Cmdr. Dave Fravor and Lt. Cmdr. Alex Dietrich were training with the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group when a UAP encounter occurred over the Pacific Ocean.
UFOs regularly spotted in restricted U.S. airspace
Bill Whitaker reports on the regular sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, or UAP, that have spurred a report due to Congress next month.
Fmr. Navy pilot calls UFOs a security risk
Next month, a government report is expected to be made public on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, better known as UFOs. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the sightings.
Former Navy pilot says he regularly detected UFOs, calls them security risk
Next month, a government report is expected to be made public on sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena, better known as UFOs. Sunday on 60 Minutes, Bill Whitaker reports on the sightings.
Pentagon panel recommends ending commanders' power to block military sex cases
The recommendation goes against decades of vehement Pentagon arguments to keep cases within the chain of command.
On the Line, Outbreak Science, The Unseen Enemy
How GM and Ford switched from building vehicles to making medical supplies; Then, using artificial intelligence to track the coronavirus pandemic; And, protecting the U.S. military from coronavirus
Biden to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by 9/11
All forces will be withdrawn by September 11, 2021, the 20-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Pentagon announces new policies on transgender troops
The updated policies come on Trans Day of Visibility.
Military families turning to food banks receive outpouring of support
"CBS Evening News" viewers donated $600,000 to help military families struggling with hunger during the coronavirus pandemic.
An F-22 pilot on the sting of racial bias in the Air Force
Major Daniel Walker shares his story with 60 Minutes contributor David Martin.
Race in the Ranks: Investigating racial bias in the U.S. military
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.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
In President Trump's speech Wednesday night, he touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Witnesses' description of Brown shooter matches person of interest, police say
As the search entered its fifth day, authorities have so far been unable to identify a person of interest in the shooting that killed two students and wounded nine others over the weekend.
Trump expected to sign order reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug
President Trump is expected to sign an order that would reschedule marijuana to a lower drug classification, according to two sources, in one of the most significant changes to drug policy in decades.
U.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says
The U.S. military says it has conducted 26 strikes on alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific or Caribbean since early September, killing at least 99 people.
U.S. government admits fault in deadly midair collision that killed 67 near D.C.
A filing states that the crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter failed to establish and maintain proper and safe visual separation with a regional American Eagle flight that was approaching Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.
Dan Bongino leaving post as FBI deputy director next month
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be leaving his role in January, he announced in a social media post on Wednesday.
Rob and Michele Reiner's children speak out after brother's arrest
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Powerball jackpot hits estimated $1.5 billion
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.