President Obama announced the resignation of Veteran's Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. Bipartisan calls for Shinseki's ouster had intensified over the past week amid investigations into mismanagement at VA health care facilities. Margaret Brennan and Major Garrett report.
Watch a rare and candid interview with the late Miles Davis about his experience with drugs, race relations, and a life in music.
House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, says Eric Shinseki's resignation as secretary of veterans affairs "does not absolve the president of his responsibility to step in and make things right for our veterans."
In an excerpt of her new memoir "Hard Choices" obtained by Politico, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lashes out at her critics over the assault on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Nancy Cordes reports.
The Commerce Department says consumer spending slipped 0.1 percent in April. It's the first drop in a year, and comes after a big increase in spending during the month of March. Economists expect a strong rebound in the next few months. Jill Wagner has that story and more MoneyWatch headlines.
Embattled VA Secretary Eric Shinseki resigned as head of Veteran's Affairs. Shinseki had been under fire for mismanagement at VA health care facilities.
A new study finds 88 percent of doctors would choose to have a do-not-resuscitate order when they're facing terminal illness. What about other patients and families facing this painful decision? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spoke with palliative care and geriatric medicine specialist Dr. Nathan Goldstein of Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
With the White House distancing itself from him and more Democratic senators joining the call for him to resign, is Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki's days numbered? Republican strategist and crisis communications expert Frank Luntz speaks with "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
In an effort to mitigate the dangers of indoor tanning, the FDA will now require tanning beds and sun lamps to be adorned with warning labels calling attention to potential hazards like skin cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Hale, associate professor of dermatology, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to outline some of the dangers.
As news of Steve Ballmer's $2 billion acquisition of the Los Angeles Clippers reaches the headlines, sources say Donald Sterling's diminished mental state may have played a part in the sale of the team. CBS News legal analyst Jack Ford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss who makes the determination that someone is mentally incapacitated.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Florida college student Melissa Dohme thought she had her gotten her life back when she broke up with her high school boyfriend. In truth, however, Robert Burton would rather have seen her dead than let go. "48 Hours" correspondent Troy Roberts joins "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the report.
CBS News elections director Anthony Salvanto speaks with Real Clear Politics' Caitlin Huey-Burns about how the Veterans Affairs scandal may impact both sides of the aisle going into the 2014 midterm elections.
VA Secretary Eric Shinseki apologized to veterans and their families, asked for the support of Congress, and said the problems at VA health care facilities "can be fixed."
CBS lines up high-caliber entertainment for the 68th Tony Awards, plus Gwyneth Paltrow raises eyebrows again. Suzanne Marques has those stories and more in your Eye on Entertainment.
The House GOP members voted in favor of blocking the federal government from interfering with states that allow medicinal pot. Gayle King reports.
The CDC is reporting a 20-year high in measles infections. Charlie Rose reports.
As the first lady continues her push to raise nutrition standards for school lunches, a House committee passed a bill allowing schools to opt out. Michelle Obama also called upon Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to join her crusade against childhood obesity.
National Security Advisor Susan Rice speaks with Charlie Rose about NSA leaker Edward Snowden and rejects his claims of not hurting American security.
Elon Musk and SpaceX unveiled the new capsule that is expected to replace NASA's space shuttle. The new spacecraft has the ability to dock at the International Space Station with no outside help. CBS News science contributor Michio Kaku joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss this advancement in technology.
The Sky Bridge at Chicago's Willis Tower allows tourists to stand on a glass platform, 103 stories above the streets. When the glass began to make cracking noises, the thrilling experience suddenly turned terrifying for a group of visitors. Dean Reynolds reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Daily health headlines: Two servings of white bread a day raises risk of obesity, a new clue to fighting viruses like MERS, and more top stories.
A Sacramento, California woman who survived a bear attack in Alaska says playing dead saved her life. However, California wildlife officials say playing dead may work in Alaska but not in California.
Nick Dietz compiles some of the week's best viral videos, including a police officer helping ducklings cross the street, a 2-month-old saying "I love you" and otters playing the keyboard at Smithsonian's National Zoo. Plus, a few lucky people take Google's self-driving car prototype for a spin. To see these videos in their entirety, click HERE.