Veteran son's post-mortem results push grieving father to fight for change
Frank Larkin suspected his son's military service led to his death. He's fighting for answers and change since his son's suicide.
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Father's hunt for answers after son's suicide brings changes to military
A veteran's brain showed no signs of physical injury, until a post-mortem after his suicide found microscopic scars. Now, his father is fighting to protect others in the military.
Veteran’s suicide puts father on a mission
A veteran's brain showed no signs of physical injury, until a post-mortem after his suicide found microscopic scars. Now, his father is fighting to protect others in the military.
Treating and studying the injuries of wounded warriors
60 Minutes has reported on wounded warriors many times. Here's a look back at some of those reports, and a look ahead at current research into veterans' injuries.
Social Security Administration changes coming
At the end of March, social security recipients will no longer be able to verify their identity over the phone and may need to visit a field office in person. The changes come as a federal judge temporarily blocked the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing sensitive records. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin of California joins "America Decides" to discuss how the new requirements could impact his constituents.
Veterans fired by Trump administration speak out
Veterans make up about 30% of the overall federal workforce. Many veterans who were new on the job, classified as probationary workers, were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce the size of government through the Elon Musk-run Department of Government Efficiency. Some feel their military service is being ignored. Nancy Cordes reports.
Combat veteran worried VA cuts will impact care
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to cut 15% of its workforce by the end of September, according to an internal memo. Carter Evans spoke to a combat veteran who is worried about the implications.
Trump pausing tariffs on some goods
President Trump signed a late-day executive order, making a major reversal on his tariff policy. It will suspend the surcharges on some goods coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Weijia Jiang report on the latest.
Rep. Gabe Evans challenges immigration laws
President Trump boasted about his new administration's record on immigration during his address to Congress, saying he has implemented "the most sweeping border and immigration crackdown in American history." Republican Congressman Gabe Evans of Colorado joins "America Decides" to discuss his bill challenging Colorado immigration laws.
VA plans to cut thousands more jobs as part of Trump's cost-cutting efforts
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.
Trump adviser says fired veterans may not be "fit to have a job at this moment"
Counselor to the president Alina Habba said some veterans pushed out of their federal jobs may not want to come into work.
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
One of last surviving Tuskegee Airmen dies at 100
Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, died this week at his home in Michigan. He was 100.
Doug Collins confirmed as veterans affairs secretary
Collins has promised to cut regulations across the department and elevate the quality of care for veterans.
Veteran faces childhood trauma on psychedelic journey
Navy veteran Michael Giardina told Anderson Cooper he was able to "let go" of trauma from his childhood during a psychedelic experience.
U.S. veterans cross the border for psychedelic treatment in Mexico
A growing number of U.S veterans, desperate to treat PTSD, are turning to psychedelics. They're headed to other countries, where the drugs are more accessible for help.
Veterans with PTSD travel to other countries to access psychedelics
60 Minutes joined U.S. veterans with PTSD as they attend a week-long psychedelic retreat in Mexico. Nearly a year later, most of the vets say the experience with psilocybin was life-changing.
A Psychedelic Journey | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Thousands of veterans are traveling overseas seeking relief at psychedelic retreats. Sunday, Anderson Cooper follows nine veterans on a psychedelic journey to the west coast of Mexico.
Vietnam vet finds purpose as the "Honey-Do Dude"
After his retirement, and following the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin of Mississippi was looking for purpose. He had served in the Army in Vietnam and been treated for PTSD and depression, and knew he needed to keep busy. So, he posted a note to Facebook offering his services as a handyman, and everything changed. Steve Hartman has his story in "On the Road."
Pentagon reaches settlement with LGBTQ+ vets
The Pentagon has reached a historic legal settlement with more than 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans that would create "new and simpler processes to obtain updated discharge records and potential upgrades to Honorable Discharge status." CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod has the details.
Trump attends 125th Army-Navy game with key allies
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Would Hegseth ban women from combat?
Many veterans are concerned that Pete Hegseth would bar women from serving in ground-based combat units. CBS News' James LaPorta breaks down the concerns.
Army broadcast journalist credits MACV for getting her life back on track
Susan Budzyna Klein was exposed to life in the military at an early age. Klein traveled around the country with her dad before she joined the United States Army as a broadcast journalist and public affairs specialist.
Reaction to Pete Hegseth's latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his attorney have denied any wrongdoing. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane report on the mixed response from GOP senators.
Trump transition team on Hegseth
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is dismissing misconduct concerns surrounding Pete Hegseth's past. CBS News' Nancy Cordes breaks down how the former president's team is reacting to reports of Hegseth's behavior while running several organizations to benefit veterans.
Watch Live: Intel leaders testify about threats amid questions on group texts
Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies are appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Russia says talks with U.S. "very useful," but nothing to share yet
U.S. officials have been holding separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials.
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe
Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.
What to know about Social Security nominee Frank Bisignano's hearing today
President Trump's nominee to run the Social Security Administration will face questions about his ability to run the massive retirement program.
Man and 2 kids found alive after Alaska plane crash
A man and two school-age children were found with non-life-threatening injuries near the wreckage of a small plane on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
Top officials warn of "coordinated" attacks on Teslas as intel suggests otherwise
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
Trump admin. targeting another Columbia student for deportation, lawsuit says
Lawyers for Yunseo Chung, who came to the U.S. with her family from South Korea at the age of 7, are trying to block her arrest.
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Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Top officials warn of "coordinated" attacks on Teslas as intel suggests otherwise
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
What to know about Social Security nominee Frank Bisignano's hearing today
President Trump's nominee to run the Social Security Administration is facing questions about his ability to run the massive retirement program.
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Senate committee to vote on Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on whether to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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What to know about Social Security nominee Frank Bisignano's hearing today
President Trump's nominee to run the Social Security Administration is facing questions about his ability to run the massive retirement program.
U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy quits after 5 years in position
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
Who is Frank Bisignano, Trump's nominee to oversee Social Security?
President Trump's nominee to head the SSA is likely to face tough questioning from Democrats in a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Tariffs could threaten the future of some U.S. distilleries and bars
Tariffs on alcohol exports and imports could hurt American distillers and bar owners who could be forced to raise prices and lose customers or eat the costs themselves.
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Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Top officials warn of "coordinated" attacks on Teslas as intel suggests otherwise
This year, incidents targeting Tesla EVs have taken place in nine states. Intelligence suggests lone actors are behind them.
What to know about Social Security nominee Frank Bisignano's hearing today
President Trump's nominee to run the Social Security Administration is facing questions about his ability to run the massive retirement program.
Senate committee to vote on Oz's nomination to lead Medicare, Medicaid agency
The Senate Finance Committee is set to vote on whether to advance the nomination of Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
U.S. infrastructure's "C" grade from engineers comes with a warning
A once-every-four-year report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a "C" grade in 2025, up slightly from previous reports.
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Foods that trigger acid reflux, how to prevent it and when to see a doctor
An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's what to know.
West Virginia bans 7 artificial food dyes, citing health concerns
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signed a bill into law this week that bans some artificial dyes as well as two preservatives from foods sold statewide.
Trump nominates Susan Monarez for CDC director
President Trump announced Susan Monarez is to be elevated from her role as acting CDC director, after nominee David Weldon was withdrawn earlier this month.
UNAIDS chief says U.S. aid cuts could leave AIDS pandemic to resurge
UNAIDS boss Winnie Byanyima says if U.S. foreign aid isn't restored, AIDS will "come back, and we'll see people die the way we saw them in the '90s."
Gottlieb: RFK's suggested MMR vaccine alternatives are "not viable"
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former FDA commissioner, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s suggested alternatives to the MMR vaccine are "not viable" and "'I'd much prefer if he made a full throated recommendation to parents to get kids vaccinated, especially in a setting of the regions" where measles is spreading.
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Flight data show Steve Witkoff was in Russia during group chat on Signal
As top Trump cabinet members sent texts in a Signal group chat, CBS News analysis shows one of them, Steve Witkoff, was in Russia.
Motorcyclist found dead after being swallowed by sinkhole in South Korea
A motorcyclist who fell into a massive sinkhole that opened up on a street in Seoul was found dead after an overnight search.
Watch Live: Intel leaders testify about threats amid questions on group texts
Leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies are appearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Russia says talks with U.S. "very useful," but nothing to share yet
U.S. officials have been holding separate talks with Russian and Ukrainian officials.
Lawmakers demand probe into group chat on Trump team's war plans
The editor of The Atlantic reported that he was accidentally included in a Trump administration group chat about the U.S. plans to bomb Yemen.
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Oscar-winning Palestinian director detained by Israeli army
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
Conan O'Brien honored at Kennedy Center
Comedian Conan O'Brien accepted this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center. Some comics took jabs at the night's honoree and President Trump, who took over as chair of the Kennedy Center in January.
Krysten Ritter on new thriller, "Retreat"
Known for her role as Marvel's "Jessica Jones" and her appearances in "Breaking Bad," Krysten Ritter is also making her mark as an author. Her second novel, "Retreat," follows a con artist navigating high society and hidden danger in an exclusive Mexican beach town. She joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the twist-filled story.
Sofia Carson on "The Life List"
Actor and singer Sofia Carson returns to the screen in Netflix's "The Life List," playing a young woman sent on a mission by her late mother to complete a childhood bucket list before receiving her inheritance. She joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the emotional new film and working alongside Connie Britton.
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Inside the AI gold rush
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Gary Rivlin dives into the fierce competition between tech giants in his new book "AI Valley," exploring how companies like Microsoft and Google are battling for control over the future of artificial intelligence. He joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about how AI is already reshaping everyday life—and where it's headed next.
How ChatGPT can affect users' well-being
As scientists study the long-term mental health effects of artificial intelligence chatbot use, new research from OpenAI and MIT finds that ChatGPT could be linked to loneliness for some frequent users. Cathy Fang, PhD student at MIT and lead author of a controlled study, joins CBS News to unpack her findings.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Keeping your data safe at the airport
Experts warn that hackers are trolling free connections like airport Wi-Fi networks and sometimes impersonate the networks in an effort to get your credit card numbers and other sensitive information. Cybersecurity expert Matthew Hicks joined CBS News with tips on how to protect yourself.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Luigi Mangione wants laptop in jail in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Luigi Mangione is asking for a laptop in jail to view material as he awaits trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
FBI creates task force to probe Tesla threats
The FBI says it has created a task force to investigate threats and attacks against Tesla locations and vehicles. It comes after police said incendiary devices were found at a Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas, on Monday. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has more from the Lone Star State.
"American Idol" contestant's song for late dad brings judges to tears
"American Idol" contestant Freddie McClendon shared the devastating story of his late father Davis McClendon through a powerful original song, leaving all three judges in awe.
French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.
12-year-old accused in hate crime at Connecticut middle school
A 12-year-old student faces a hate crime charge for her alleged involvement in an attack on Muslim sisters at their Connecticut middle school.
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Data on dark energy, universe collapse
Data on dark energy weakening over time may signal that if the trend continues it could eventually cause the universe to collapse, according to a new study. Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki, a physics professor and Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) researcher, joins CBS News with more.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
Tom Hanks takes viewers through immersive experience to the moon
"The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks" tells the story of the Apollo missions.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
Sunset on the moon seen in stunning images taken by lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander marked the first successful commercial moon landing.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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National security concerns of text group
News of a Signal text group including top Trump officials reportedly discussing military operations in Yemen is leading to serious questions about national security concerns. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Nicole Sganga report.
More on claims of judicial overreach
Members of the House Judiciary Committee want to probe claims of apparent judicial overreach against actions by the Trump administration. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.
McMaster on Signal group text story
Former Trump national security adviser and Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster is reacting to The Atlantic report about an apparent Signal chat among President Trump's top officials about military operations in Yemen. Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was apparently added to the thread by mistake.
Leavitt expresses confidence in Waltz
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump still has confidence in National Security Adviser Mike Waltz after he apparently mistakenly included The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg in a chat among top national security officials about a military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
What travelers to U.S. should know
Foreign travelers to the U.S. may experience vetting and additional questioning when entering the country as part of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an immigration attorney, joins CBS News with more details.