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Funk rock pioneer Sly Stone dead at 82
Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82. His family said he died peacefully after a prolonged battle with COPD and other health issues.
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Sly Stone, funk pioneer and frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82. His family said he died peacefully after a prolonged battle with COPD and other health issues.
Tennis star Coco Gauff spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the moment she won the French Open, her competitor, Aryna Sabalenka, and more.
Fresh off her victory in Paris, Coco Gauff joins "CBS Mornings" after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win the French Open women's title. It's her second Grand Slam title, following her 2023 U.S. Open win.
The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Political analyst and former New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since President Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Blow looks at the "sad new reality" in which America's raging culture wars have targeted our youngest national holiday.
Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress, received an email announcing her dismissal. She talks about libraries as bastions of democracy, for which the "freedom to read," she says, is essential.
Last month, Carla Hayden, the first woman and first African American to hold the position of Librarian of Congress, received an email that announced, without explanation, her dismissal. It was one of many recent instances where President Trump has pushed out the leaders of cultural institutions and non-partisan agencies. Now, librarians and academics – the co-called "quiet types" – are speaking out, loudly, in support of Hayden. For the first time since her firing, Hayden speaks publicly with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about how libraries serve as bastions of democracy, for which the "freedom to read," she says, is essential.
A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
Simone Biles and Riley Gaines traded social media barbs over the latter's recent comments advocating for the exclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports.
Coco Gauff is the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.
To mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, "Sunday Morning" talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement, from sit-ins and marches to the Supreme Court.
As we mark Martin Luther King Jr's birthday, Martha Teichner talks with some of those who were engaged from the very beginning of the civil rights movement: Arthenia Joyner, who was a Black high school student who took part in a sit-in at a Whites-only lunch counter in Tampa, Fla.; Jawana Jackson, who as a child participated with her mother in the Selma-to-Montgomery march in the wake of "Bloody Sunday"; and attorney Fred Gray, who won four civil rights cases before the Supreme Court by the age of 35.
Working out of an old airplane parts factory, the internationally-acclaimed artist Theaster Gates has refused to fit inside a box – from creating works out of discarded objects, to making paintings out of tar. He talks with Mark Whitaker about his role as an artist; his stewardship of neglected buildings in his Chicago neighborhood; and his work commissioned for the forthcoming Obama Presidential Library.
For years, she seemed powerless against a fluctuating weight problem, until new medications, and a new attitude, gave Oprah Winfrey a breakthrough. She talks with Jane Pauley about "Enough," a new book co-written with Dr. Ania Jastreboff, about her weight-loss success.
Dancer, choreographer, actress and teacher Carmen de Lavallade, one of the pioneers of American modern dance, and the first prima ballerina of Creole descent to perform at New York's Metropolitan Opera, died on Dec. 29, 2025 at age 94. In this Dec. 3, 2017 "Sunday Morning" report, de Lavallade talked with Rita Braver about her artistic journey (including her collaborations with Alvin Ailey and future husband Geoffrey Holder), and her decision to boycott a 2017 Kennedy Center Honorees reception following President Trump's remarks about White nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Va.
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family.
Michael B. Jordan, who plays twin brothers in "Sinners," says shooting Ryan Coogler's horror film set in the Depression Era South – a drama that melds Jim Crow racism with vampires – is also a testament to the power of family. He talks with Tracy Smith about portraying the characters Stack and Smoke; his ties to his parents; and what it took for him to recover from playing the villain Killmonger in "Black Panther."
Jeffrey R. Holland was next in line to lead the Mormon church under a long-established succession plan.
A federal judge has approved a preliminary agreement for a class action lawsuit requiring Aetna to cover fertility treatments for same-sex couples as they do with heterosexual couples.
The Monastery of Christ in the Desert, in Northern New Mexico, is home to 15 Benedictine monks, some livestock, and a guesthouse for people looking for a little quiet in this turbulent world. "Sunday Morning" pays a visit.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to hide in their homes.
A Texas jury acquitted a former Uvalde school police officer who was on trial for allegedly failing to act during the massacre at Robb Elementary School in 2022 that left 19 students and two teachers dead.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
Austin David Thompson, now 18, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and other charges for a mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2022.
Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts is set to appear before a federal judge Thursday and is expected to plead guilty to charges of falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms.
Nearly one-third of U.S. household wealth was held by the top 1% in the third quarter of 2025.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
Budget airline Ryanair launches "big idiot" fare promotion after CEO Michael O'Leary and Elon Musk trade insults.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A former flight attendant for a Canadian airline posed as a commercial pilot and as a current flight attendant to obtain hundreds of free flights from U.S. airlines, authorities said.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
Over a dozen college basketball players are accused of taking bribes to tank their performance — the latest in a series of alleged sports gambling schemes, leading one ex-prosecutor to urge professional leagues to hire an internal investigator.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
The Justice Department ordered prosecutors to drop all pending cases targeting the sale of illicit "defeat devices" in diesel-powered vehicles.
After a year of ongoing measles outbreaks that have sickened more than 2,400 people, the United States is poised to lose its status as a measles-free country.
An infectious disease physician and former CDC official said he does not "have faith" that the U.S. is "handling measles very well."
A review of studies published in The Lancet found no link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, contradicting the Trump administration's recent claims.
Lacy Cornelius Boyd needed IV nutrition and an ileostomy bag after a devastating car crash. A rare transplant was her only option.
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children.
President Trump has exaggerated threats to Greenland from Russia and China and downplayed the country's current defenses, according to local officials and experts on the Arctic.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
President Trump said his plans for boosting home affordability are already helping, but stopped short of providing details.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
The "Board of Peace" was first announced as part of the peace plan for Gaza. President Trump has recently suggested that its work could extend more broadly.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, accused his parents in a social media statement of trying to undermine his marriage and of valuing "public promotion" over family. David Beckham acknowledged the allegations and responded, saying, "they make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes." Adriana Diaz has more.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively announces the newest inductees to the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Anthony Mason reports.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Tech leaders have taken the stage this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss how AI will impact jobs. Bloomberg News reporter Sarah Frier joins CBS News with more.
On average, young people between the ages of 8 and 18 spend about 7.5 hours a day on their screens, not including school work. A growing nonprofit is trying to change that alarming trend. The Balance Project focuses on delaying the use of smartphones for kids and encouraging more time with friends and independent play outside. Meg Oliver shows how.
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.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
A new investigative report by 404 Media says ICE agents have a new high-tech way to zero in on neighborhoods to raid. The report says it's an app called Elite, powered by Palantir. Joseph Cox, an investigative journalist at 404 Media, discusses his reporting on CBS News.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Have you ever wondered if your dog is eavesdropping on you? A new study published in the Journal of Science found that some dogs are not only listening, but are also learning words. Lead scientist Dr. Shany Dror joins CBS News to discuss.
Fossilized bones and teeth dating to 773,000 years ago are providing a deeper understanding of the emergence of Homo sapiens.
If you rang in the new year with a kiss, you took part in a tradition millions of years in the making. Scientists now say the origins of kissing go back much farther than most think. CBS News' Tina Kraus has more.
A Texas jury began deliberations on Wednesday in the trial of the former police officer who is charged over his response to the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
A Chicago man accused of murdering his ex-wife and her husband arrived in Ohio on Wednesday to face charges. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has the latest on the investigation.
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
A charter boat captain in the Florida Keys was arrested for allegedly selling cocaine that was reportedly found at sea, authorities said.
An Albuquerque judge denied the state's request to detain actor Timothy Busfield while he awaits trial. Busfield, who has denied the allegations, is accused of inappropriately touching two young boys while directing the TV series, "The Cleaning Lady."
Virgin Galactic is sending its first all-female crew to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis II moon rocket lumbered along its four-mile commute from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39-B. Mark Strassmann is at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with more.
Four Artemis II astronauts plan to fly around the moon and back next month, traveling farther from Earth than any humans before them.
NASA is beginning its rollout of its Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft as preparations for the Artemis II mission enter their final stage.
Depending on the timing, NASA could launch a fresh crew to the space station while four other astronauts are flying around the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
With many kindergarteners celebrating the 100th day of school by bringing 100 things to class, one little girl in Georgia brought just one very special thing -- her 100-year-old great-grandfather. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Prince Harry testified for hours in a London courtroom as part of his yearslong battle with British tabloids. Elizabeth Palmer has more.
An Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in Gaza, the territory's civil defense agency said. One of those killed, Abed Shaat, had worked for years as a cameraman for CBS News and other outlets.
Embattled Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook's fight to stay on the job got a boost as Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of President Trump's efforts to fire her. Jan Crawford has the latest.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland, revealing he and the secretary-general of NATO reached "the framework of a future deal" regarding the island. Ed O'Keefe reports and Margaret Brennan has analysis.