Congress unanimously votes to promote Bob Dole to colonel
The former Senate majority leader and Republican presidential candidate served in World War II
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Trump's Lima, Ohio, visit: 5 things to know about the last U.S. tank factory
The plant, which makes the M1 Abrams, is adding jobs thanks to higher defense spending under the Trump administration
95-year-old WWII vet will run across the U.S. for a second time
His last run took three years. He expects this one will take a little longer.
Another sunken U.S. warship discovered in the South Pacific
Research vessel Petrel revealed the historic find, 2.5 miles down the South Pacific
Flyover honors WWII airmen who saved children
More than seven decades after World War II ended, some American servicemen who lost their lives got a special tribute on Friday. Getting them their recognition has been a lifelong dream for one man in Sheffield, England, who was just a boy during the war. Holly Williams reports.
WWII airmen honored 75 years later
During World War II, an American B-17 bomber crashed in northern England. On Friday, the 10 U.S. airmen who died were honored with a flyover. Holly Williams has more.
College trustee resigns over Nazi uniform costume photo
Gettysburg College trustee apologizes, announces his resignation after student found 1980 yearbook photo
Sailor in iconic 1945 Times Square kiss photo dies
CBS News reunited George and Greta in 2012 at the spot of their kiss for just the second time since that day in 1945
Eerie underwater photos of USS Hornet wreckage
"CBS This Morning" revealed the research vessel Petrel discovered the World War II wreckage in the South Pacific
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Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman guilty on all 10 counts; World War II warship discovered in Pacific Ocean.
Sunken WWII aircraft carrier discovered
During World War II, a U.S. aircraft carrier called the Hornet lost its final battle and sunk to the floor of the South Pacific Ocean. But 77 years later, a research vessel found it's final resting place. Mark Phillips reports.
Fabled WWII aircraft carrier discovered 77 years after it was sunk
The USS Hornet is best known for launching the important Doolittle Raid in April of 1942 and its role in winning the Battle of Midway
Crew hunts for fabled U.S. carrier in a graveyard for WWII ships
The explorers who located the wreck of the USS Indianapolis are searching for an aircraft carrier sunk by the Japanese 77 years ago
Discovery of WWII-era bombs temporarily shuts down Rome airport
Italy's Defense Ministry said experts had to remove the three bombs, which weighed more than 300 pounds
WWII shipmates reunite 74 years later
As Duane Sherman approached his 96th birthday, his daughter Sue decided to post a message on Facebook, asking for birthday cards. They ended up with thousands of cards. As Carter Evans explains, they even heard from one of his former WWII shipmates.
WWII shipmates reunite 74 years later thanks to a daughter's Facebook post
When Duane Sherman was turning 96, his daughter Sue Morse turned to social media, asking for some birthday cards
U.S. airmen killed in crash honored
Tony Foulds as just 8 years old when he saw a World War II bomber try to land on the field he was playing on. The pilot veered away and crashed. As Mark Phillips reports, Foulds now honors the memories of the U.S. airmen who died.
Witness wracked with guilt over WWII crash honors fallen airmen
Tony Foulds was only 8 when he saw a damaged bomber try to land on a field where he was playing
One of the greatest mysteries in aviation might soon be solved
Intriguing clues could finally be providing some answers in the disappearance of bandleader Glenn Miller
90-year-old who risked her life during World War II gets skydiving wish
Marguerite Fraser and her mother risked their lives as part of the French resistance to Nazis
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Government shutdown enters 2nd week; Spark in migrants entering the U.K. causes government concern.
America's oldest veteran dies at 112
Born in 1906, Richard Overton lived to be 112 years old. Although he received many honors, he didn't consider himself a hero. He attributed his longevity to whiskey and cigars. James Brown reports.
Veteran takes 3 buses almost every day to visit wife's grave
She stood by him for 72 years, and he's standing by her now
A friendship born in one of America's darkest hours
The lifelong friendship of Democrat Norman Mineta and Republican Alan Simpson began when both were Boy Scouts, separated by the barbed-wire fence of a World War II Japanese-American internment camp
For first time, no USS Arizona survivors were present for Pearl Harbor remembrance
Lou Conter, one of five USS Arizona survivors still alive, said health issues and doctor's orders prevented him from going
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Poland rejects Trump's suggestion Russian drone raid a possible mistake
Responding to President Trump, Poland's leader said, "we would also wish that the drone attack on Poland was a mistake. But it wasn't."
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man in northwest suburban Franklin Park Friday morning, Department of Homeland Security officials said.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Tariff-fueled price hikes have arrived — and hitting these items first
The Trump administration's tariffs are slowly rippling through the economy and starting to push up prices for some products, government data shows.
Probe into anti-apartheid icon Steve Biko's death reopening 48 years later
South Africa's racist apartheid regime said no one was to blame for activist Steve Biko's death in prison. 48 years later, his family wants the truth to come out.
Supreme Court's upcoming term could be marked by disputes over Trump policies
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful may be poised for Supreme Court review.
Alleged drug boat from Venezuela was turning back when hit, sources say
The U.S. military strike killed 11 people who the Trump administration said were Tren de Aragua members. A Venezuelan official denied they were involved in the gang.