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The fight over Florida’s Amendment 4
Florida's Amendment 4 restored voting rights to as many as 1.4 million felons who had completed their sentences, but then things got complicated. Hundreds of thousands of ex-convicts are still disenfranchised just over a month before the presidential election. Lesley Stahl reports.
Private border wall facing erosion
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.
Presidential debates: When the whole world is watching
John Dickerson of "60 Minutes" on what televised debates tell us about the weight of the job – and about the candidates themselves.
CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
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How many of Florida's felons will be able to vote?
Florida's Amendment 4 restored voting rights to as many as 1.4 million felons who had completed their sentences, but then things got complicated.
Why a private section of the border wall is allegedly failing
60 Minutes reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.
Trump disputes report that he paid $750 in taxes while in office
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
Battleground Tracker: Tight races in Georgia and North Carolina
As important as the Supreme Court is, voters tell us it is just one of the major topics on their minds.
The controversy over qualified immunity
The doctrine whereby police officers are protected from civil lawsuits in certain cases has come under question – as citizens who claim their Constitutional rights had been violated by police have been mired in legal actions for years
Biden: Trump using court pick as "loophole" to strike down ACA
Biden said Mr. Trump and Republicans believe "they've found a loophole in the tragedy of Justice Ginsburg's death."
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Paris stabbing suspect targeted Charlie Hebdo, official says
The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.
Amy Coney Barrett
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Meadows expects "pretty aggressive" timeline for Barrett nomination
Meadows said the White House will begin delivering information to Capitol Hill on Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about 2018 Barrett nomination
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
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How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Sir David Attenborough: The 60 Minutes Interview
The legendary wildlife filmmaker tells Anderson Cooper why urgent action on climate change is crucial and why we need to save nature in order to save ourselves.
Sir David Attenborough to 60 Minutes: "A crime has been committed"
Eighteen years after declining to take a hard stance in his first profile on 60 Minutes, Sir David Attenborough warns about the dangers of climate change.
Mariah Carey on the darkest chapters of her life
The singer-songwriter talks about her new memoir, and of a bleak and scary childhood that she spun into gold and platinum.
The renaissance of roller skating
A craze from the past is once more on a roll
Coronavirus Crisis
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Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
For working moms, coronavirus can take a toll on careers
Increased childcare duties during the pandemic usually falls on mothers, forcing them to sacrifice jobs and income.
London police break up protest against COVID-19 restrictions
Police said they intervened because the demonstrators refused to comply with the social-distancing rules they were there to protest.
Virginia governor and first lady test positive for COVID-19
He said he is asymptomatic.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes
The fight over Florida’s Amendment 4
Florida's Amendment 4 restored voting rights to as many as 1.4 million felons who had completed their sentences, but then things got complicated. Hundreds of thousands of ex-convicts are still disenfranchised just over a month before the presidential election. Lesley Stahl reports.
Private border wall facing erosion
Sharyn Alfonsi reports on the construction firm that earned billions of dollars in government contracts after working with a conservative fundraising campaign accused of fraud to build sections of the border wall on private land that engineers say will likely fail.
Sir David Attenborough on 60 Minutes
The legendary wildlife filmmaker tells Anderson Cooper why urgent action on climate change is crucial and why we need to save nature in order to save ourselves.
Florida denies Desmond Meade a full pardon
Meade pushed to re-enfranchise more than a million Floridians convicted of felonies. The deferral of his pardon points to a clemency system that’s been called “broken.”
Sir David Attenborough's optimism
Sir David Attenborough tells 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper he looks to the young for hope on a declining planet.
Amy Coney Barrett
Who is Amy Coney Barrett, Trump's pick for the Supreme Court?
President Trump on Saturday announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court
Meadows expects "pretty aggressive" timeline for Barrett nomination
Meadows said the White House will begin delivering information to Capitol Hill on Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday.
What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Trump names Amy Coney Barrett as his SCOTUS nominee
Senate Judiciary chair Lindsey Graham announced late Saturday that confirmation hearings would begin on October 12.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about 2018 Barrett nomination
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
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SCOTUS nominee met with backlash by Democrats
Republicans are pushing for a swift confirmation for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. The fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s vacated seat has also become a fight over the Affordable Care Act, which the Supreme Court is set to review shortly after the election. Nikole Killion reports.
Polls show tight races in North Carolina, Georgia
New CBS News Battleground Tracker polls reveal close races in North Carolina and in Georgia. Both President Trump and Joe Biden are pushing to turn out Black voters in Georgia. Mark Strassmann reports.
U.S. coronavirus cases still rising
Coronavirus cases are trending upward in the U.S., which could lead to new restrictions to keep the virus under control. In the Midwest, daily cases are spiking in nearly every state. Lilia Luciano has the latest.
Worldwide coronavirus deaths near 1 million
Nearly 1 million people have been lost to the coronavirus around the world. Brazil still has not gotten the outbreak under control and parts of Europe are seeing worrying second waves. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
How athletes are preparing for 2021 Olympics
The coronavirus pandemic postponed the 2020 Olympics, now set to take place in Tokyo in 2021. American athletes have had to adapt to the unprecedented change in schedule. Nancy Chen reports.
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Biden attracts ex-military, GOP endorsements: "This time is different"
"I haven't seen this volume of people willing to publicly say, 'I can't support my party,'" former New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
2020 presidential debates: Timing and topics for Trump and Biden
Three presidential debates and one vice presidential debate are scheduled to take place in the next few weeks before the November 3 election.
Nearly 500 ex-military, national security officials endorse Biden
In an open letter, the retired military leaders and national security officials said Biden has the skills to "address a world on fire."
Top GOP lawmakers dismiss Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power
The president's comments come days before he is expected to announce his nominee to the Supreme Court to fill the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death.
Philadelphia official warns of "electoral chaos" over "naked ballots"
A court decision could lead to over 100,000 ballots being rejected in Pennsylvania, according to administrator.
The Uplift — Stories That Inspire
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Dozens of neighbors help farmer after heart attack
"This is just what we do around here when someone in our community is in need of help," a family friend said.
Puppy pulled from rubble following California wildfire
Rescuers gave the little survivor a fitting name: Trooper.
Arizona teen to become one of first female Eagle Scouts
Victoria Rader will soon be one of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts.
Father and son are fighting hunger in Dallas
A nonprofit is helping feed people facing food insecurity in the Dallas area, and it's doing it with the help of a father and his son.
Woman spreads kindness at Houston airport
"I just want somebody's day to be better," said Catharine Knight, of her kindness project at the Houston airport.
CBSN Originals
CBSN Originals
Speaking Frankly | Symbolic Justice
With renewed calls for racial justice in America come fresh demands to take down Confederate monuments, rid sports teams of Native American mascots, and rebrand products that use racist caricatures. But some say the focus on imagery distracts from the fight for systemic change. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the impact of dismantling these symbols of the past – and the push for a more equitable future.
Speaking Frankly | Socialism
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Speaking Frankly | Feminism
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.
Speaking Frankly | Censorship
Social media platforms have become de facto public spaces, where freedom of speech is exercised. But when online speech pushes the limits of acceptability, where do we draw the line? Are conservatives and liberals treated differently? And who gets to decide? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the controversy that's spread far beyond Twitter and Facebook, with real-life consequences.
Speaking Frankly | Fat Shaming
The body positivity movement was created to offer an inclusive community for those of all sizes. But some argue that it celebrates being overweight at the expense of tackling America’s rising obesity epidemic. This CBSN Originals documentary explores the attitudes surrounding weight in America, featuring those trying to change the narrative and challenge stereotypes, as well as those concerned that we are avoiding necessary conversations about health.
CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
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CBS Village — Diverse Voices & Communities
"Handshake of the century"
In 1946, when the trailblazing Jackie Robinson hit his first homer for a Dodgers farm team in an otherwise all-White league, one player, George “Shotgun” Shuba, shook his hand – an act that was by turns normal and groundbreaking. Correspondent Susan Spencer talks with sculptor Marc Mellon about his statue honoring that momentous exchange.
Boys sell lemonade to raise money for Yemen
Two young philanthropists in London selling lemonade to raise money for Yemen got a generous contribution from one Hollywood star. Imtiaz Tyab speaks to the pair of 6-year-olds behind “Lemonade for YemenAid.”
Tulsa pastor wants justice for 1921 massacre
Ninety-nine years after an estimated 300 Black people were killed by a White mob during the Tulsa race massacre, a lawsuit has been filed seeking reparations. It comes as the city battles over a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a street. Omar Villafranca reports from Tulsa on the latest.
Youth leaders building a more perfect union
For the "CBS This Morning" series A More Perfect Union, Adriana Diaz speaks to a group of teenagers, many who can't even vote yet, working to strengthen communities and American democracy itself, one project at a time.
Ibram Kendi reacts to charges in Taylor case
Leading antiracist scholar and CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi joins "CBS This Morning" to react to a grand jury choosing not to indict any police officers for the killing of Breonna Taylor. He also discusses the state of the racial divide and what message the indictment sends to Black Americans.
Breonna Taylor's family attorney speaks out
Ben Crump, the attorney for Breonna Taylor's family, gives his reaction to the grand jury decision not to bring charges related to Taylor's death. One officer was indicted on wanton endangerment for allegedly endangering Taylor's neighbors. Crump also provides an update on her family's reaction.
Officers shot during Breonna Taylor protests
Police say two Louisville, Kentucky officers were shot and injured during protests over a lack of charges in Breonna Taylor's death. The grand jury did charge one of the officers, Brett Hankison, with three counts of wanton endangerment for firing shots that went into another home. Jericka Duncan reports.
No charges in Breonna Taylor's death; lesser charges for one officer
The death of the 26-year-old Black woman during a March 13 raid has galvanized a nationwide push for police reform and racial justice.
Decision expected soon in Breonna Taylor case
Louisville is preparing for potential protests ahead of the state attorney general's announcement about whether a grand jury decided to charge the officers involved in Breonna Taylor's shooting death. An announcement is expected any day now from Attorney General Daniel Cameron. Jericka Duncan reports.
World
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Suspect in Paris stabbings targeted Charlie Hebdo, official says
The newspaper, which routinely mocks religious figures of all kinds, decided to republish the caricatures the day before the trial into the 2015 attacks opened earlier this month.
Transcript: Don McGahn on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with former White House Counsel Don McGahn that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: American Airlines CEO Doug Parker on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with American Airlines CEO Doug Parker that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Transcript: Mark Meadows on "Face the Nation"
The following is a transcript of an interview with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that aired Sunday, September 27, 2020, on "Face the Nation."
Australia begins disposal of over 350 dead whales after mass stranding
Officials were able to rescue 108 whales from the nation's largest-ever mass beaching.
U.S.
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How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Trump disputes report that he paid $750 in taxes while in office
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
McGahn says there was no "hesitancy" about nominating Barrett in 2018
In his first television interview since leaving the White House in late 2018, McGahn also praised President Trump for his nominations to the lower courts.
Politics
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How Trump and Biden are preparing for their first debate
The president and Joe Biden will participate in the first presidential debate on Tuesday in Cleveland.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Trump disputes report that he paid $750 in taxes while in office
Mr. Trump announced Saturday he intends to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Biden: Trump using court pick as "loophole" to strike down ACA
Biden said Mr. Trump and Republicans believe "they've found a loophole in the tragedy of Justice Ginsburg's death."
Gottlieb warns of "very dangerous season" ahead as virus cases rise
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. continues to rise, and hospitalizations are no longer declining.
Entertainment
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson endorses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
"In this critical election, I believe Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the best to lead our country," Johnson wrote in social media posts.
Pac-Man arcade game turns 40
Pac-Man, the iconic arcade game from the 1980s, turns 40 this year. To celebrate, the video game now enters the world of virtual reality. Ramy Inocencio reports.
“Sunday Morning” Matinee: “Balm in Gilead”
Performing in isolation, members of the Pasadena, Calif.-based arts organization MUSE/IQUE join virtually to present “Balm in Gilead,” a poignant spiritual fitting for these troubled times. Performers include vocalists Ben Harper and Maiya Sykes, drummer Jimmy Paxson, bassist Michael Valerio, violinist Charles Yang, and keyboardist Deron Johnson, joined by Herman Cornejo, principal dancer with American Ballet Theater.
The renaissance of roller skating
A craze from the past is once more on a roll
Mariah Carey on the darkest chapters of her life
The singer-songwriter with a record 19 chart-topping hits talks about her new memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," and of a bleak and scary childhood that she spun into gold and platinum
Technology
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Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Amazon launches flying camera for the home
Technology giant also unveiled a new gaming platform, a line of entertainment products and car security gear.
Facebook to reject ads claiming election win before results declared
The announcement represents an about-face for the company, which has previously said it would not fact-check political ads made by presidential candidates.
TikTok owners await approval for Chinese export license
ByteDance says it has applied to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce for the license and is awaiting a reply.
Science
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First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
At least 380 whales dead in mass stranding in Australia
There are only about 30 of the long-finned pilot whales from the pod still alive, and rescuers are racing to save as many as possible.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Beta slam Texas with rain and flooding
Bayous are overflowing their banks as some areas are inundated by more than a foot of relentless rain.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Health
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What we know about Amy Coney Barrett's judicial abortion record
Four years ago on the campaign trail, then-candidate Donald Trump pledged that if he were elected, only "pro-life" justices would get his nomination for a seat on the Supreme Court.
Brain-eating amoeba found in Texas city's water supply
The city of Lake Jackson first became aware of the amoeba after it infected a six-year-old boy.
Less than 10% of Americans had virus antibodies as of July, study finds
"This research clearly confirms that despite high rates of COVID-19 in the United States ... we haven't come close to achieving herd immunity," said study author Dr. Julie Parsonnet.
U.S. soars past 7 million COVID-19 cases as some states relax restrictions
"We're going to be able to host a Super Bowl in February," said Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said. "We expect to do a full Super Bowl."
Florida lifts all coronavirus restaurant restrictions statewide
"There will not be limitations," Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
MoneyWatch
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As fossil fuel jobs falter, renewables come to the rescue
"People don't realize it, but there is a 100% renewable revolution going on right underneath our feet."
Company to pay $60 million for deceptive pelvic mesh marketing
C.R. Bard failed to inform women of "serious and life-altering risks" related to permanent pelvic mesh devices.
Apple temporarily drops App Store fee for online events
Tech giant suspends its 30% charge for businesses that use the company's app platform to sell online events.
Berkeley poised to ban junk food in store checkout aisles
California city may become first in U.S. to prohibit displays of unhealthy snacks for shoppers waiting to pay.
Google's owner to pay $310 million to settle misconduct claims
Ex-Google executive Andy Rubin, who had been accused of harassment, got a $90 million severance payment.
Crime
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Joe Montana thwarts alleged kidnapping of 9-month-old grandchild
Police said Montana's wife was able to pry the child out of the alleged kidnapper's arms after a tussle between her and Montana.
A woman is impaled by a corn rake, but do her fatal injuries add up to murder?
A farmer's wife is found in a shed on their Iowa farm with a corn rake lodged in her back. The rake has just four tines – so why does she have six puncture wounds?
Breonna Taylor's mom says she "never had faith" in attorney general
Taylor's family wants the release of transcripts of the grand jury that declined to indict three officers in her death.
2 charged over virus outbreak at veterans home where 76 died
Since March, 76 veterans who contracted COVID-19 at Holyoke Soldiers' Home have died.
A farmer's wife is found impaled on a corn rake. Was it an accident or murder?
Amy Mullis was discovered in a shed on her Iowa farm with a corn rake sticking out of her back. The heavy-duty tool had four sharp tines, but when doctors examined Amy's body, they found six puncture wounds.
Space
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NASA astronaut to cast her ballot from 200 miles above Earth
"If we can do it from space, then I believe folks can do it from the ground, too," Kate Rubins said.
First black hole ever photographed appears to be "wobbling"
Scientists were surprised to find the ring of gas surrounding the supermassive black hole appears to have moved significantly.
A rare blue moon will light up the Halloween night sky
2020 marks the first time a Halloween full moon has been visible in all time zones since World War II.
How to watch as an asteroid zooms close to Earth this week
An asteroid is passing extremely close to Earth this week — and skywatchers have a chance to spot it.
Astronomers find "northern lights" surrounding Rosetta's comet
Scientists have found a glowing aurora surrounding the famous comet Chury.
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Evidence in the Amy Mullis corn rake murder case
A look inside the case against Todd Mullis, a Iowa farmer accused of killing his wife with a farm tool.
America's favorite actors in 2020, ranked
From Will Smith to Betty White to Danny DeVito, here are America's most beloved performers.
Evidence in the case against Mary Katherine Higdon
The investigation into Steven Freeman's death reveals a toxic relationship between high school sweethearts.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
The highest-paid U.S. athletes in 2020, ranked
Here's the definitive list of the athletes who earn the most money in the NBA, NFL and MLB
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CBSN Originals "Socialism"
Socialism has gone mainstream in American politics, but it remains deeply controversial. For some, it seems to offer an appealing solution to the country’s woes, but for others, it evokes fearful imagery of authoritarian regimes. This CBSN Originals documentary dives into the culture war over socialism and what it means for the nation's future.
Preview: CBSN Originals "Symbolic Justice"
This CBSN Originals documentary explores whether ridding America of racist and outdated monuments and mascots plays an important role in righting past wrongs – or distracts from the fight for truly transformative justice. Watch the full story at cbsnews.com/symbolic.
Trump disputes NYT report on taxes
President Trump on Sunday called a New York Times report that alleged he paid only $750 in federal income taxes in 2016 and 2017 and paid no federal income tax in 10 of the years reviewed "fake news."
The Lumineers perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You”
Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites were struggling musicians in New York before they moved to Denver and started recording. There they formed The Lumineers, and the group’s first album peaked at number two on the charts. Their second album debuted at number one. Their latest collection, “III,” just scored a Billboard nomination for “Best Rock Album.” They join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to perform “It Wasn’t Easy To Be Happy For You.”
CBSN Originals: "Feminism"
Feminism has never been more widely proclaimed than it is now. But there is no consensus within the movement about what that means or how to move forward. Are these conflicts getting in the way of progress — or paving the way for growth? This CBSN Originals documentary explores the internal culture wars and the greatest obstacles facing the feminist movement today.