John Gerzema: The future of civil rights must be gender equality
Social strategist, executive chairman, Burson Marsteller's BAV Consulting
The Long March For Civil Rights
Vincent Gray on the passage of D.C.'s marriage equality law
Mayor, Washington, D.C.
Disabled often banned from voting in L.A., complaint says
Advocates say thousands with autism, cerebral palsy and other disabilities systematically denied the right to vote in nation's largest county
Medea Benjamin: The deep, festering wounds of racism
Activist, co-founder of Code Pink and Global Exchange
Bonz Malone: We must all improve the circumstances of others
Actor, writer, "hip-hop anthropologist"
Robert Schenkkan: Education should be a constitutional right
Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright
Walter Mosley: There is no "white" race
Author
Jennifer Finney Boylan: Few are at greater risk than transgender citizens
Author, national co-chair of GLAAD
Kesha: No law should stand between people in love
Singer-songwriter
Rep. John Lewis remembers King, Selma, March on Washington
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., reflects on race on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Panelists for "CBS News: 50 Years Later, Civil Rights"
Harry Belafonte, John Lewis and Whoopi Goldberg among participants in live symposium on civil rights and equality, hosted by Bob Schieffer, on July 24
The Rev. Al Sharpton: Government must remedy what government did
Activist, host of MSNBC's "Politics Nation"
CBS Live Experiences to explore America's civil rights struggle
"CBS News: 50 Years Later, Civil Rights," a live interactive event powered by Microsoft's Bing Pulse and hosted by Bob Schieffer, will be held on July 24
Robert Reich: On helping those being bullied
Former Secretary of Labor, economist, author ("Beyond Outrage")
Dr. Marci Bowers on the transgender movement
Gynecologist, pioneer in field of transgender surgery
Chris Kluwe: The fight for equal protection never ends
Former NFL player who spoke out in support of same-sex marriage advocates
Misty Copeland: Determined to ignite change
Dancer, American Ballet Theatre
Alisa Valdes: Literacy is the key to self-empowerment
Founder, Latina Alliance for Literacy Advancement (LALA)
Yoko Ono: Old prejudices will not survive
Singer-songwriter, artist
Voices of today's civil rights movement
Index of testimonials about social justice and activism by noted figures in the arts, business and politics
How one woman died defending racial equality
Fifty years ago, Congress delivered President Johnson a Civil Rights Bill, thanks in part to people like Viola Liuzzo
Dolores Huerta's 50 years of activism
At 84, the woman President Obama stole his campaign slogan from -- albeit in a different language -- is still a giant in the fight against inequality
Civil Rights Act: A proud memory for W.H. aide
Clifford Alexander, who worked for President Lyndon Johnson, reflects on the past making the historic legislation law
50 years after Civil Rights Act, Americans see progress on race
Despite the positive sentiment, most say at least some racial discrimination still exists, a new CBS News poll shows
LGBT rights 45 years after the Stonewall riots
NYC violence now widely seen as spark of gay rights movement; panelists at commemoration see progress in years since, but also "alarming" backlash
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Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash
The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
The continuing resolution would fund the federal government until Dec. 4. It now heads to the Senate, where it could face obstacles.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
Man attacked by bison recalls terrifying encounter: "He could have gored me"
Carl Isom-McDaniel was on a walk with his grandson at Yellowstone National Park earlier this month when a bison suddenly charged at him and threw him 8 feet into the air.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Trump admin. halts $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is pausing $867.5 million in Medicaid payments to California and $199 million to Minnesota.
Woman attacked by bear while hiking with friend and dogs in Alaska
A woman suffered injuries after being attacked by a brown bear in southern Alaska, where she was out hiking with a friend and three dogs, authorities said.
Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
The lawsuit alleges that Eli Lilly misled consumers by using outdated clinical trial data to make its drugs appear more effective than Novo's.
Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
Supreme Court will review Alaska's bid to seize plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot, Kenneth Jouppi, argues that taking his 1969 Cessna would violate the Eighth Amendment's "Excessive Fines Clause."
Video appears to show United employee threatening to call ICE on customer
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
Tropical Storm Bertha impacting northern Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane found in ocean 74 years after deadly crash
The crash in 1952 killed 52 people and led to requirements for the passenger safety briefings given on every commercial flight.
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OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
Democrats claim Social Security email included "misleading information"
Lawmakers claim Commissioner Frank Bisignano used an agency email to exaggerate tax savings under the Republicans' OBBBA while inserting partisan political messaging.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Here's how much wealth you need to thrive, based on your age
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
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Democrats probe DOJ opinion that eases institutionalization of mentally ill
Democrats in the Senate and House are investigating the origins of a DOJ legal opinion that would make it easier for states to keep people with mental illness in institutions, rather than helping them to live at home.
U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
Mamdani says he won't try to arrest Israel's Netanyahu
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
Here's how weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could reduce worker illness and save companies money.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
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U.S. reaches deal with Saudis for nuclear energy commercial agreements
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power for the Saudis, potentially allowing the Saudis to enrich their own fuel for nuclear reactors.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
3,000-year-old human remains found underneath volcanic ash
The ancient remains were found face down and will undergo radiocarbon dating to determine their age. DNA analysis will also be carried out to determine the person's sex.
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Trump threatens to bomb a bridge or power plant for every ship Iran attacks
The Pentagon keeps insisting the Strait of Hormuz is open, but with Iranian attacks continuing, one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplets
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
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Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
Josh Duhamel talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Ransom Canyon," how much he knew about ranch life before the show and his growing family.
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France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
U.S. tech execs warn of Chinese AI models: WSJ
U.S. tech giants are concerned about cheap Chinese AI models, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Amrith Ramkumar, a tech policy reporter at The Wall Street Journal who contributed to the story, joins to discuss.
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.
OpenAI says its technology, on its own, hacked another AI company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI says its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Summer music highlights of 2026
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Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
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Extreme weather hits across U.S.
Tornadoes swept across parts of the Midwest to the Northeast on Tuesday, leaving behind major damage. Meanwhile, on the Gulf Coast, Tropical Storm Bertha's winds reached 59 mph and rough surf pounded Panama City Beach, Florida. Lana Zak has the latest.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Trump picks to win in Arizona primaries: AP
Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump will win key races in Arizona's primary elections, the Associated Press projects. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.
Behind Norah O'Donnell's podcast "Healthful"
Norah O'Donnell talks about her new podcast, "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell," which is about providing helpful and trusted information on women's health. Each week, she speaks with leading experts on everything from mental health to fitness.
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From 2018, Lesley Stahl explores ocean farming, and reports on the health and environmental benefits of seaweed.