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Military exercises in Alaska, Greenland test forces on operating in Arctic conditions -- The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.

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Temple Israel rabbi and staff say security training help save lives in attack -- Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.

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Live - 6 more U.S. deaths, vague threat from Trump as Iran war nears 2-week mark - The U.S. military says six service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high. updated 17M ago

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 15) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

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These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans -- Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.

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One of FBI's most wanted fugitives is captured in quickest arrest ever -- Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.

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Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock -- Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.

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Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought -- GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

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Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.

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U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs -- The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.

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Brave ROTC students credited with stopping deadly shooting at Old Dominion -- Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom​ on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.

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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked. -- For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.

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U.S. military plane crashes in Iraq, officials say -- An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.

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Exclusive - White House mulls defunding civil rights election observer program - The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls. 20H ago

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FBI closes 2020 election fraud inquiry demanded by NV's top federal prosecutor -- The FBI found only 38 non-citizens may have voted in the 2020 presidential election in the inquiry ordered by Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor.

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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care -- Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.

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All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq -- The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.

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Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says -- The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.

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Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously imprisoned for trying to support ISIS -- The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.

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Cuba's leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms talks with U.S. underway -- Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials recently held conversations with the U.S. government.

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Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea -- The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.

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