Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts receives Medal of Honor
President Obama awarded Pitts the nation's highest recognition for his outstanding heroism during the Battle of Wanat, one of the bloodiest encounters of the War in Afghanistan.
President Obama awarded Pitts the nation's highest recognition for his outstanding heroism during the Battle of Wanat, one of the bloodiest encounters of the War in Afghanistan.
Following President Obama’s condemnation of Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine for impeding investigation into the shoot-down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss why it’s critical for the United States to take actions against Russia – and soon.
Ahead of a ceremony at the White House awarding him the Medal of Honor, former Army Sgt. Ryan Pitts told CBS News National Security Correspondent David Martin about his actions during the Battle of Wanat, one of the bloodiest encounters of the War in Afghanistan.
As thousands prepare to head to San Diego’s massive comic book convention this week, CBS News' Bigad Shaban talked to the former head of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee. The man known as the grandfather of modern comics has given life to some of the world's most iconic superheroes, and at age 91, continues to hone his craft.
The bodies of over 250 victims of Malaysia Airlines flight 17 crash have been loaded into refrigerated train cars. Those cars left the area of the crash site Monday on the way to be processed and ultimately returned to their families.
British Prime Minister David Cameron spoke to his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday and urged Israel to do whatever it can to avoid civilian casualties in its war with Hamas. Cameron made the remarks from London in a speech to Parliament Monday morning. He also said he hopes Hamas will accept a cease-fire with Israel.
Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, described how he wound up on the first mission to the moon. Aldrin and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, speaking at an event honoring Neil Armstrong, recounts a childhood story about his fellow astronaut. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
At a NASA event honoring Neil Armstrong Monday, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins talks about how good of an astronaut and pilot Neil Armstrong was. Collins and others were celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon.
Hank Azaria stole audience's hearts as the Guatemalan housekeeper in the 1996 movie, "The Birdcage," and for over 20 years as dozens of characters on "The Simpsons." Azaria joins "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss his latest role on the hit drama "Ray Donovan."
President Obama offered a stern warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he must convince separatists in eastern Ukraine to allow international investigators full and unimpeded access to the site of the shoot down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.
President Obama put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in a statement on the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Putin has said his country is doing everything it can to help the investigation. Norah O'Donnell anchors a CBS News Special Report, with a report from Major Garrett.
British Prime Minister David Cameron called for increased international pressure on Russian president Vladimir Putin in the wake of the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. Cameron made the remarks from London in a speech to Parliament Monday morning.
President Obama signed an executive order protecting gay and transgender federal contractors from discrimination, the latest in his effort to act on Democratic-supported issues he says are being ignored by the Republican-led House.
10-year-old Andrew Martines was sworn in as “Chief for a Day” to help the Albuquerque police catch a bandit who has been robbing banks throughout the city. Martines, who has muscular dystrophy, was part of “Make-A-Wish New Mexico.” KRQE's Leslie Ikeda reports.
Wildfires continue to burn across Washington state, spanning 238 acres. The fires killed one man and have destroyed nearly 150 homes. KIRO's Nick McGurk reports.
It's been 2 years since Tom Sullivan lost his son in the movie theater massacre in Aurora, Colorado. He has since joined several organizations to campaign for gun safety.
Actor Daniel Dae Kim, star of "Hawaii Five-0" and "Lost," offers a Skype testimonial about the status of racial equality in the United States, 50 years after the Civil Rights Act was signed into law.
Instead of the home mortgages that sparked the financial crisis six years ago, the loans are being handed out to car buyers. Jill Schlesinger joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss what's at risk.
The downing of Malaysia Flight 17 is creating extraordinary questions for Malaysia Airlines and all of commercial aviation. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss how the airline industry's response could mean longer and more expensive flights.
Not quite a one-year-old, the third-in-line Prince George is already showing his independence with his first steps. Gayle King reports.
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at some of the headlines from around the globe.
Nearly two dozen fires are burning almost one million acres in Washington and Oregon. Nick McGurk from CBS affiliate KIRO reports.
45 years ago this week, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. NASA estimates that 530 million people watched this historic landing on television. Charlie Rose reports.
"CBS This Morning" is teaming up with NASA to share incredible, never-before-seen footage shot by the Mars "Curiosity" rover. Follow "CBS This Morning" on Instagram to see these images all week long.