How these 3 hashtags from Black Twitter changed America
Black Twitter is a digital community that allows people to connect and bond over what it means to be Black — and what happens there often reverberates far beyond.
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This Jamaican restaurant is a labor of love
Albert, or "Sammy" Bartley, as he is known, and his wife Malenda are immigrants from Jamaica who own a small restaurant in upstate New York serving Jamaican cuisine. Despite its modest look, it's been nominated twice for the prestigious James Beard award. Sammy spent the last 30 years mixing chemicals before taking the risk. Not only did his dream of opening a restaurant come true, but he also met his wife in the process. Vladimiar Duthiers reports.
Final act for ballet icon Virginia Johnson
Virginia Johnson, the artistic director of Dance Theatre of Harlem, is stepping down this year. Michelle Miller takes a look at her 50-year career in ballet and the legacy she is leaving behind at the historic institution.
Trombone Shorty on diversifying Mardi Gras
When it comes to music in New Orleans, there is perhaps no bigger name these days than Trombone Shorty. CBS News contributor Jamie Wax sat down with the touring musician to learn about his unprecedented career and his mission to bring more diversity to Mardi Gras.
Queen Latifah to host NAACP Image Awards
"CBS Mornings" revealed Tuesday that Queen Latifah is hosting the 54th NAACP Image Awards this Saturday. It will air on Paramount Global networks including CBS, BET, MTV and VH1 at 8 p.m. ET.
Bozoma Saint John's "The Urgent Life"
Former Netflix and Uber marketing executive Bozoma Saint John joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new memoir "The Urgent Life" and the lessons she learned through loss.
The HistoryMakers: Documenting untold stories of Black achievement
Julieanna Richardson's organization is documenting the breadth of the Black experience in America, one story at a time.
Oak tree carries legacy of Olympics athlete
Cornelius Johnson was the first Black athlete snubbed by Adolf Hitler at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. He took home a gold medal and an oak sapling, which he planted at his Los Angeles home. Now, that tree is a reminder of his legacy. John Blackstone reports.
Tyler Perry donates $750,000 to help low-income seniors in Atlanta
The donation is to help seniors who are struggling with rising property taxes.
Black cardiologists are rare, but vital for Black patients
When Black patients see Black doctors, they are more likely to get preventative care, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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The adventures of Lauren Hutton, the original supermodel
As the face of Revlon, Lauren Hutton – called a "believable beauty" – became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks about her adventurous life of no regrets.
The adventures of Lauren Hutton
She didn't set out to be a model, or an actress, and several agencies rejected the gap-toothed Lauren Hutton, before Eileen Ford gave her a shot. As the face of Revlon, Hutton became the highest-paid model in history, and still holds the record for most cover appearances on American Vogue. She talks with Anthony Mason about her adventurous life of no regrets – from living among the bushmen of the Kalahari, to a near-fatal motorcycle accident in 2000. Even of the low points she says, "I'd do it again in a second."
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
In her choice of media, sculptor Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) employed a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm – and in a WWII detention camp for Japanese Americans. She's now the subject of a retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art.
"Wonder and awe": The art of Ruth Asawa
Artist Ruth Asawa (1926-2013) made a name for herself as a sculptor in the San Francisco Bay Area, creating works using a wide range of media, employing a resourcefulness that stemmed from her early years on a farm in Southern California – and in a detention camp for Japanese Americans during World War II. She's now the subject of a retrospective on view at New York's Museum of Modern Art. Faith Salie reports.
Voices of the civil rights movement
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.
Voices of the civil rights movement
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.
Artist Theaster Gates
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.
"Enough": Oprah Winfrey on her weight-loss lessons
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.
From the archives: Pioneering dancer Carmen de Lavallade
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 on "Sinners"
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.
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Family shelters newborn calf inside amid extreme cold: "She was just frozen"
A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze.
First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
As Trump pressures Iran with "armada," Mideast allies urge him not to strike
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
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First Brands founder Patrick James, brother Edward indicted for fraud
The James brothers face charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud.
Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
The U.S. dollar just fell to its lowest level in 4 years. Here's why.
The greenback has slumped as investors "Sell America." Several factors explain why the dollar is shedding value.
Health care costs top Americans' list of financial worries, poll finds
Americans are more stressed out about their health care costs than they are about affording groceries or housing.
Hyundai recalls nearly 569,000 Palisade SUVs over faulty air bag
Side-curtain air bags in some Hyundai Palisade SUVs may not properly deploy during a crash, auto safety watchdog warns.
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Troop deployments to U.S. cities cost nearly half a billion dollars in 2025
The Congressional Budget Office estimated deployments in 2025 to the cities of Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Memphis, Portland, and Chicago cost nearly half a billion dollars.
As Trump pressures Iran with "armada," Mideast allies urge him not to strike
Mideast allies including Turkey, Oman and Qatar are attempting to head off the possibility of U.S. strikes by brokering diplomatic talks.
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Trump to sign order launching new initiative to address drug addiction
President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday afternoon to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
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Ahead of midterms, Democrats mobilize around immigration, anti-ICE sentiment
Immigration may have been a political liability for Democrats in 2024. But two years later, it's shaping up to be a top issue they're relying on to galvanize support and mobilize their base.
Federal charges for man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with liquid
The man who rushed at Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and sprayed her with liquid Tuesday night during a town hall in Minneapolis faces a federal assault charge.
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Gerber recalls some arrowroot biscuits over potential plastic, paper pieces
The recall affects several batches of the 5.5-ounce Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, the FDA said.
South Carolina measles outbreak now larger than Texas' in 2025, new data shows
South Carolina's measles outbreak has grown to include 789 cases. A West Texas outbreak last year sickened 762 people.
Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of COVID's long-term harm
Studies offer insights into the health risks and burdens faced by people who have had COVID infections. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has narrowed COVID vaccine recommendations and cut research.
Pediatrics group releases vaccine recommendations, breaks with CDC
The AAP is recommending immunization against 18 diseases. Earlier this month, the CDC reduced its recommendations for childhood vaccines to 11 diseases.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Why Trump's threatening to punish Iraq if a former leader is reelected
Trump says if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected, the U.S. "will no longer help Iraq." Here's what's behind the intervention in Iraq's democracy.
Indonesian couple caned for sex outside marriage and drinking alcohol
The Sharia police chief in Indonesia's Banda Aceh province is unapologetic about the latest canings, imposed for behavior he said, "tarnishes our name."
Small plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 passengers, including lawmaker
Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.
Ancient species that survived mass extinction event found in China
The fossils offer a rare glimpse into a cataclysmic event that brought a sudden end to the greatest explosion of life in our planet's history.
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Alex Warren on journey to music career
Alex Warren's hit song "Ordinary," a love letter to his wife, became Billboard's song of the summer in 2025. He spoke to "CBS Mornings" about his music journey and the challenges that came along the way, including losing his father to cancer at a young age. Natalie Morales reports.
Longtime high school band director wins 2026 Music Educator Award
"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.
Ralph Macchio looks back on playing "The Karate Kid"
On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film Registry, to be preserved for future generations. In this 2024 interview with "Sunday Morning" correspondent Lee Cowan, "Karate Kid" star Ralph Macchio talked about auditioning for the role; his relationship with co-star Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi; and why he believes the film has resonated with audiences.
New batch of movie classics added to National Film Registry
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are "The Big Chill," Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel," the Civil War drama "Glory," and John Carpenter's "The Thing."
Bruce Springsteen releases new song, "Streets of Minneapolis"
Bruce Springsteen has released a song in honor of Alex Pretti and Renee Good titled "Streets of Minneapolis."
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Uber looks to cash in on self-driving cars — but not by driving them
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
New AI features for Gmail users
This month, Google launched a suite of new features for Gmail. Google's AI assistant, Gemini, can now filter through junk, summarize an inbox and even help users write emails. Blake Barnes, Gmail vice president of product, joins CBS News 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.
Analysts say Starlink may have guided Russian drones into a Ukrainian train
As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.
TikTok's new privacy policy is sparking a backlash. Here's what to know.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Man testifies he didn't plot wife's killing
A man accused of double homicide in Virginia returned to the stand on Thursday as he testified that he did not plot to kill his wife despite having an affair with his family's au pair. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Man allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione
A man armed with a "barbeque type fork" allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione by impersonating an FBI agent on Wednesday night. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Man arrested for allegedly impersonating FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione
A man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Luigi Mangione, according to federal court filings and a law enforcement source.
Details on Sean Grayson's 20-year sentence
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.
Sonya Massey's family on Grayson's sentence
Sonya Massey's family is reacting to the sentencing of former deputy Sean Grayson, who was convicted of murder for fatally shooting Massey during a 911 response. CBS News' Karen Hua reports.
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Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission
For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
Inside Artemis II astronauts' training
NASA is preparing for its first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years. The Artemis II astronauts include three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day flight. Mark Strassmann got a look at how they're training.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
More on Virgin Galactic all-female space crew
Virgin Galactic is sending an all-female research team to space. Kellie Gerardi, who is leading the crew, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss the goals of the mission.
NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle
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.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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FBI searches Georgia election office
The FBI raided a county election facility in Georgia on Wednesday, looking for ballots and other records from the 2020 election. CBS News' Skyler Henry and Jessica Levinson have more.
Man testifies he didn't plot wife's killing
A man accused of double homicide in Virginia returned to the stand on Thursday as he testified that he did not plot to kill his wife despite having an affair with his family's au pair. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Man allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione
A man armed with a "barbeque type fork" allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione by impersonating an FBI agent on Wednesday night. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
One year since D.C. plane-helicopter crash
Steven Wallace, former director of accident investigation for the FAA, joins CBS News to reflect on one year since a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a commercial jet above Washington, D.C., killing 67 people.
Details on Sean Grayson's 20-year sentence
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey in 2024, has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. CBS News correspondent Karen Hua has more.