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Vietnam War-era "Dustoff" crews honored with Congressional Gold Medal
During the Vietnam War, U.S. Army medevac teams flew into hostile combat areas, rescuing an estimated 900,000 wounded soldiers and Vietnamese civilians over the course of 11 years. Nearly 50 years ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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"Mornings Memory": A look back at the Vietnam War Memorial unveiling
In today's Morning Memory, we honor Veterans Day by looking back at the 1982 unveiling of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., where President Ronald Reagan delivered a moving tribute to ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War
We must never again elect a president who devalues sacrifice and puts their political career above the lives of the men and women they send to war.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Trump’s Win Ends a Post-World War II Era of U.S. Leadership
For the past four years, President Biden has argued that the first Trump term was a blip in American history. The election has proved that President-elect Donald J. Trump was no aberration.World - The New York Times - November 6 -
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Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement
The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.World - The New York Times - October 21 -
Honoring women, the "forgotten" Vietnam veterans on Veterans Day
About 7,000 U.S. women served overseas as nurses during the Vietnam War. These veterans are working to ensure their contributions are honored on Veterans' Day 2024.Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Vietnam appoints army general as new president after months of turmoil
Vietnam has elected Luong Cuong, a military general, as its new president, the fourth official to fill the role in 18 monthsWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
Tropical Storm Trami Hits Vietnam After Killing Dozens in the Philippines
The storm made landfall near Danang on Sunday after leaving at least 80 people dead last week.World - The New York Times - October 27 -
Vietnam waits for major upgrade to its $200 billion stock market
Vietnam's chip capabilities have it competing against near neighbor Malaysia, attracting global semiconductor firms.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
Vietnam veteran gives new U.S. flag to patriot who couldn't serve
In this Veterans Day edition of "Beg-Knows America," CBS News' David Begnaud tells the story of two men whose deep respect for the American flag brought them togetherTop stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Infrastructure is destiny in the AI era
It’s increasingly clear that building more data centers and power plants will catalyze a reindustrialization of the U.S. that benefits the entire country.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
The era of political polarization is over
Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
'On vacation every single day': I left the U.S. to live in Vietnam and only need to work 15 hours a week
Kavi Vu, 33, moved to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in August 2023. Today, she lives on about $1,500 a month, according to documents reviewed.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
The Trump Era Never Really Ended
Should we even call it a comeback?Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Russia’s elusive war aims
Any end to the fighting that left Moscow in control of some Ukrainian land wouldn’t necessarily add up to a victoryWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Europe’s fiscal tug of war
Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovationWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
Music and Morale in a Country at War
In Ukraine, where war feels omnipresent, music is helping lift spirits and raise money for the military.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
The many questions of war
Safety is a relative term when conflict is in your communityWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
How will the Adams era go down in Raiders history?
Davante Adams finished his Raiders career with 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 TDs in 37 games.Sports - ESPN - October 16 -
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour to "begin again" in Miami
Taylor Swift is returning to the stage Thursday night in Miami for the final leg of her Eras Tour after a nearly two-month hiatus. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan Rynor has more.Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Is Canada’s New Immigration Policy Really the End of an Era?
Critics say the review of the permanent and temporary residents’ programs amounts to the abandonment of decades of “welcome mat” policy. But globally, Canada is still peerless in its openness.World - The New York Times - October 26 -
The Eisenhower-era blueprint of Trump's deportation plan
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to deport millions of undocumented migrants, a plan modeled after a 1954 operation that historians say ultimately did not work.Top stories - CBS News - October 27