Navy IDs sailor charged with setting fire that destroyed U.S. ship
The Navy identified Ryan Sawyer Mays as the sailor who set the blaze that ultimately destroyed the ship.
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Navy sailor charged with starting warship fire
The Navy has charged a sailor with starting the fire last year that destroyed a U.S. warship docked off San Diego. The fire, aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, burned for more than four days and was one of the Navy's worst warship fires outside of combat.
Sailor becomes 1st woman to complete Navy special warfare training
The Navy said that only about 35% of candidates for the crew make it to graduation.
U.S. warship leads drills in area contested by Russia
The U.S. and its allies are conducting military exercises in the Black Sea following a confrontation between the Russian military and a British Navy ship. Holly Williams is aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer taking part in the drills.
U.S. military exercise in the Black Sea
CBS News had access to a U.S. military exercise in the Black Sea, the scene of a confrontation between the Russian military and a British warship just days before. Holly Williams was on board USS Ross for a live-fire military exercise with 28 U.S. allies as Russia watched on, four Russian ships took it in turns to shadow the USS Ross, and Russian fighter jets repeatedly circled nearby.
Report: Stolen military firearms used in violent crimes
An investigation by The Associated Press says that stolen military firearms have been resurfacing in our streets and used for violent crimes. AP reporter Kristin Hall joins CBSN to discuss her report.
Biden met with allies before Putin summit
President Biden is squaring off with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the finale of an eight-day European tour that Mr. Biden used to shore up support from America's allies. The two leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine, election interference and cyberattacks. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London to discuss.
Biden-Putin summit expectations
President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin are having an hourslong, highly anticipated meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. They are expected to speak about human rights, cyberattacks and arms control among other topics. Alex Kliment, a senior editor at GZERO Media, joined "CBSN AM" to discuss.
Russia conducts largest Pacific naval exercise since Cold War
The U.S. moved its planned exercise closer to Hawaii in response to Russian movements.
Drone refuels U.S. Navy fighter jet midair
An unmanned drone successfully refueled a U.S. fighter jet in midair for the first time. A Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet and a Boeing-made drone were briefly connected by a hose as the drone transferred fuel to the jet in the skies over the Midwest. Read more here.
Biggest ship in Iran's navy catches fire and sinks
Circumstances surrounding the blaze on the support ship Kharg were unclear, semiofficial news agencies said. It went down in the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz.
Exclusive look at the Navy's hidden treasures
One of the greatest collections dedicated to American men and women in uniform is kept in a place that's never been open to the public. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Chip Reid has a rare look inside a huge warehouse full of hidden treasures for display at the new Museum of the U.S. Navy.
SEALs face force-wide drug test as Navy resumes "normal" screenings
More than a half dozen active duty and retired SEALs told CBS News' Catherine Herridge that this kind of force-wide drug testing is not routine.
UFOs and the possibility of alien origin
Our fascination with aliens has also led us to speculate about unidentified flying objects – unexplained airborne phenomena – that might be of extraterrestrial origin. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how, as the scientific community continues to question the legitimacy of possible alien visitations, the government's attention toward UFOs has become more serious.
Jet intercepts plane
A Russian jet came dangerously close to a U.S. military plane flying over the Black Sea on Monday. The Pentagon said the Russian aircraft intercepted a U.S. Navy patrol plane in international airspace, coming within 5 feet of the American plane.
Standoff unfolds between Wisconsin and U.S. Navy over statue of badger
The badger statue belongs to the U.S. Navy but has sat outside the Wisconsin governor's office for more than three decades.
Navy crash tragedy
The U.S. Navy called off the search for three sailors missing in the western Pacific. They were on a cargo plane that crashed Wednesday, trying to reach an American aircraft carrier south of Japan. Ben Tracy reports.
Navy plane goes down
According to initial reports, the plane suffered a rare twin-engine failure 575 miles south of Okinawa, near the end of a routine run out to the USS Ronald Reagan. The fact that eight aboard survived suggests the pilot was able to make a controlled landing in the water. David Martin reports.
U.S. Navy plane crash
A U.S. Navy plane crashed with 11 people on board. The C2-A transport went down in the ocean south of Japan. Eight crew members have been found so far and are in good condition. Ben Tracy, who flew on one of the planes last week, reports.
Argentina missing submarine
Argentina's Navy says it detected brief satellite calls Saturday that may have come from a submarine with 44 crew members that hadn't been heard from in several days.
Rescued sailors under scrutiny
There are new questions about two women who say they were stranded on a sailboat for months in the Pacific Ocean. A Navy ship rescued Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiava last week, but the Coast Guard says the two had an emergency beacon on board and never turned it on. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Sailors rescued
Two American women were rescued at sea this week along with their two dogs, and are now sharing details of their harrowing ordeal. Jennifer Appeal and Tasha Fuiaba set sail from Hawaii in May, bound for Tahiti. Their adventure took a dangerous turn when a storm swamped their engine and damaged their mast. The 50-foot ship was crippled and drifted thousands of miles off course. Anthony Mason reports.
Navy rescues women stranded at sea
Two American woman and their dogs are safe after being stranded on a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for nearly five months. The U.S. Navy came to their rescue. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Trump criticized
CBSN political contributor Michael Graham and The Hill's Molly Hooper joined "Red & Blue" to discuss President Trump's comments about consoling the families of fallen soldiers.
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Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Thousands of mourners gather at Bondi Beach to honor attack victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, whose government earlier this year recongized a Palestinian state, was booed by the crowd.
Major outage leaves more than 130,000 customers in San Francisco without power
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
DOJ releases trove of Epstein files including photos, grand jury testimonies
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump.
Israel's Cabinet approves 19 new settlements in West Bank
The latest approvals bring the total number of new settlements over the past two years to 69, Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich posted on social media.
At least 15 newly-released Epstein files have disappeared from DOJ's website, records show
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $1.6 billion ahead of next drawing
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion after no tickets matched all six winning numbers at Saturday night's drawing. It's the fifth-largest prize among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Rob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories
Friends and colleagues of Rob Reiner sat down with CBS News to share personal anecdotes and fond memories of him following the news of his tragic death.