Police apologize for helping kick black man out of yogurt shop
Police in the Seattle suburb of Kirkland have apologized for helping the owner of a frozen yogurt shop kick out a black man because employees said they felt uncomfortable
The long march for civil rights
Ta-Nehisi Coates on Obama & Trump
Barack Obama officially became America's first black president in January 2009 at his inauguration. Afterward, the Atlantic's Ta-Nehisi Coates rose to prominence, earning a reputation as one of America's best writers on race. He won awards for his essays, "Fear of a Black President" and "The Case for Reparations." His book, "Between the World and Me," won the National Book Award for nonfiction. Coates joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his new book, "We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy."
Little Rock Nine anniversary
It was 60 years ago Monday that nine African American children entered an all-white high school in Little Rock - after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for blacks and whites unconstitutional. The eight survivors recalled that milestone in civil rights history, and said the battle is not over. Jericka Duncan reports.
Black travel guide
For much of the 20th century, African Americans were routinely refused service at many businesses. Victor Green, a New York City postal worker, created a travel guide called the "The Negro Motorist Green Book" that listed establishments that would not turn them away, reports Mark Strassmann.
Emmett Till case
In 1955 Mississippi, a white woman claimed Emmett Till, 14 and black, whistled at her. That led to Till's lynching and death, which sparked the Civil Rights Movement. As Jim Axelrod reports, a new book says the woman changed her story.
1940 lynching apology
The LaGrange, Georgia, police chief researched the 1940 launching of a local black teenager and decided he needed to apologize for his department's actions back then. In the Jim Crow South, police looked the other way. David Begnaud reports.
Olympic anthem protesters
American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in protest at the 1968 Olympics while standing on the medal podium for the national anthem. Afterward, they were banished from the Olympic community. But on Thursday, President Obama welcomed the Olympians back, reports Margaret Brennan.
Emmett Till's legacy
The Smithsonian's Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., is now open to the public. One of the museum's most-anticipated exhibits is a casket that carried the body of Emmett Till 61 years ago. It's so sacred visitors are not allowed to take videos or pictures. Michelle Miller reports on the story behind the casket.
African American museum opens
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture opened Saturday to the public. The opening ceremony for the museum, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was punctuated by plenty of powerful moments. Gayle King reports.
Pioneering black business mogul
A woman from Washington, D.C., gave the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture treasured family heirlooms linked to one of the first African-American business moguls. Marlie Hall reports.
New African-American museum opens
It was a historic day in Washington - the grand opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Congressman John Lewis, a veteran of the civil rights struggles, said, "This place is more than a building - it's a dream come true." The $540 million museum took more than four years to build. It sits near the Washington Monument. Marlie Hall reports.
Obama: Black history museum tells "fuller" story of U.S.
President delivers moving address on importance of new National Museum of African American History and Culture
New Smithsonian museum opens
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture officially opens Saturday. President Obama will dedicate the museum in a ceremony in the morning, joined by tens of thousands of people. Marlie Hall gives an early look inside the museum, which was first conceived by black Civil War veterans more than a hundred years ago.
"The history lesson I never got in school"
As the new African-American history museum opens, 60 Minutes producer Nicole Young talks about the artifacts that affected her most
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Alfred Street Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia, is a founding donor for the Smithsonian's new National Museum of African American History and Culture, committing $1 million in donations to the museum. The senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, tells CBS News about the church's donor base and why the members wanted to get involved in the historic project.
Oprah on African American museum
One of earliest supporters for the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture was Oprah Winfrey, who donated more than $20 million and is a member of its council. Winfrey joins "CBS This Morning" to share her emotional visit to the museum, and what she hopes visitors will take away.
A Monumental Project
In May 2015, 60 Minutes got a first look at the museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. This weekend, it finally opens in Washington
John Lewis on progress and Civil Rights
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
John Lewis reflects on new museum, Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement leader talked to “Face the Nation” ahead of the opening of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture
John Lewis revisits civil rights history at new African American museum
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
Extended interview: John Lewis, September 18
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
Sens. Scott & Booker on slavery
In an interview with Charlie Rose, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker discuss confronting America's history of slavery and what they hope the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture will accomplish. The museum in Washington, D.C., opens to the public on Sept. 24.
NMAAHC nears opening
The new Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture opens its doors on September 24th. The exhibits will showcase the African-American experience in the United States. "CBS This Morning" gave us the first look inside, and Scott Pelley has another sneak peek.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Playlist: September 12, 2016
Keep up with the music we play on the broadcast with our Spotify playlist
Powell: We've come along way, but African-American struggle "not over"
The former secretary of state says National Museum of African American History and Culture is a symbol of what can be achieved
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Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
Historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
Hunter Biden says he did "nothing improper" in work for Burisma
Joe Biden's son told "Good Morning America" that he exercised "poor judgment"
Watch live: Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champs to the White House
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in June
Man allegedly went to police with body in car and said he killed 4
"Yeah that's absolutely insane," neighbor Eric McDermid said
Football player changes last name for stepdad
"He raised me ever since I was in second grade. And I feel like I owe it to him to carry on his last name," the player said
Abortion in Louisiana: "These laws have literally nothing to do with safety"
CBS News is traveling through Louisiana this week, speaking to patients, doctors, advocates and politicians on all sides of the abortion issue
John Grisham tackles wrongful convictions in new novel
"The Guardians," centers on a lawyer-turned-minister whose calling in life is to help exonerate innocent people from prison
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
Soldier wounded searching for Bergdahl dies
Allen's unit was ambushed when they were looking for Bergdahl after he deserted his base in 2009
How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
"No excuse": Police vow cop who killed woman will be held accountable
Aaron Dean is out on bond after being arrested and charged with murder in the death of Atatiana Jefferson
Facebook officially launches Libra despite defections
The social-media giant moved forward with its new digital cryptocurrency despite intense criticism from regulators
LeBron James breaks his silence on NBA-China dispute
The Lakers won a preseason game Monday night, but comments from LeBron James before tip-off arguably overshadowed the win
AutoNation accused of selling vehicles with unrepaired safety recalls
A report claims "one in nine" had safety recall issues, including problems linked to deaths and injuries
World
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Russia kicks off huge war games to test nuclear arsenal
Moscow exercises its strategic nuclear forces every year, but for "Thunder-2019" they're using "the majority of what they have"
Kate meets William's old friend Imran Khan on 1st visit to Pakistan
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick off their 1st official tour of Pakistan by meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan, whom the prince has known since he was a boy
Climate activists defy police ban to keep London protests going
Amnesty International calls blanket ban on Extinction Rebellion protests in the British capital "chilling and unlawful"
Turkey's involvement in Syria: The complicated history of how we got here
The roots of Turkey's offensive against the Kurds date back nearly a century
LeBron James breaks his silence on NBA-China dispute
The Lakers won a preseason game Monday night, but comments from LeBron James before tip-off arguably overshadowed the win
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Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
Historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
Hunter Biden says he did "nothing improper" in work for Burisma
Joe Biden's son told "Good Morning America" that he exercised "poor judgment"
Watch live: Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champs to the White House
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in June
Man allegedly went to police with body in car and said he killed 4
"Yeah that's absolutely insane," neighbor Eric McDermid said
Politics
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Hunter Biden says he did "nothing improper" in work for Burisma
Joe Biden's son told "Good Morning America" that he exercised "poor judgment"
Watch live: Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champs to the White House
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Boston Bruins 4-1 in June
CBS News poll: Most Americans favor a national health plan
But most Americans still like the health insurance they currently have and do not want private insurance to be replaced by a public option
Biden's son has no "regrets" about Ukraine work — live updates
"I gave a hook to some very unethical people to act in illegal ways to try to do some harm to my father," he said
Backlash over report Zuckerberg secretly dined with conservatives
#DeleteFacebook trends after report he had hush-hush meetings with them over the summer; he defended his actions, suggesting everyone listen to many viewpoints
Entertainment
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Jennifer Aniston finally joins Instagram and posts photo with "Friends"
Now, we can be there for her on Instagram
Kate meets William's old friend Imran Khan on 1st visit to Pakistan
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge kick off their 1st official tour of Pakistan by meeting Prime Minister Imran Khan, whom the prince has known since he was a boy
Jaboukie Young-White and GQ's Will Welch
GQ is re-examining the definition of masculinity in the Me Too era for November's "New Masculinity" issue. Comedian and Daily Show correspondent Jaboukie Young-White and GQ editor-in-chief Will Welch join "CBS This Morning" to discuss what it means to be masculine in today's era.
John Grisham talks new book, "The Guardians"
John Grisham is considered the king of the legal thriller. The bestselling author has sold more than 300 million copies of his books worldwide, including classics like "The Firm," "A Time To Kill" and "The Pelican Brief." His latest novel, "The Guardians," tells the story of a murdered lawyer and one organization's journey to exonerate a man wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 22 years. He joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his new book which the Los Angeles Times called "an inside look at the dirty machineries of process and power, with plenty of entertainment."
Zoe Kravitz to play Catwoman in "The Batman"
It seems that the cat is out of the bag
Technology
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How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Blizzard says China had "no influence" in video gamer ban
Gaming company exec defends move to suspend Hearthstone player after he expressed support for Hong Kong protests
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Facebook still won't let you "friend" Christopher Wylie
The Cambridge Analytica whistleblower remains banned from Facebook more than a year after revealing how the social media giant was used to manipulate voters
Science
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First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
Historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
After invasive fish found, Georgia tells anglers: Kill them ASAP
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has a message for anglers: If you catch a northern snakehead, kill it immediately
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
NASA to launch satellite from 40,000 feet — from an airplane
The launch kicks off a $252 million mission to study Earth's electrically charged ionosphere
Environmentalists' new target? Charmin toilet paper
Critics say Procter & Gamble contributes to deforestation and should use recycled materials for paper products
Health
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CBS News poll: Most Americans favor a national health plan
But most Americans still like the health insurance they currently have and do not want private insurance to be replaced by a public option
Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
Doctors Without Borders urges pharma to slash TB drug price
Making the life-saving medication more affordable would improve cure rates and ease treatment, group says
Suicide attempts increase among black children and teens
"Kids are telling us something... and I think that is something that every citizen in America should be concerned about"
Man drives five hours for surgery insurance won't cover
Around the country, middle-class Americans with high-deductible insurance plans are heading to dozens of cash-based surgery centers
MoneyWatch
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Taco Bell recalls 2.3 million pounds of seasoned beef
Fast-food chain pulls meat used in burritos and tacos from restaurants in 21 states after customer complaints
How to get up to $358 in the Yahoo data breach settlement
If you had an account with the portal between 2012 and 2016, you could be eligible for cash or free credit monitoring
Facebook officially launches Libra despite defections
The social-media giant moved forward with its new digital cryptocurrency despite intense criticism from regulators
Blizzard says China had "no influence" in video gamer ban
Gaming company exec defends move to suspend Hearthstone player after he expressed support for Hong Kong protests
Priceline and Kayak owner join exodus from Facebook's Libra
A growing number of businesses, including Mastercard, Visa and PayPal, have opted out of the controversial project
Crime
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Felicity Huffman reports to prison to begin 14-day sentence
Felicity Huffman reported to the federal prison in Dublin, California, her representative said
Man allegedly went to police with body in car and said he killed 4
"Yeah that's absolutely insane," neighbor Eric McDermid said
John Grisham tackles wrongful convictions in new novel
"The Guardians," centers on a lawyer-turned-minister whose calling in life is to help exonerate innocent people from prison
Police give update on officer charged with murder
During a news conference Tuesday, Fort Worth interim police chief Ed Kraus vowed that the officer who fatally shot a black woman in her home will be held accountable. Aaron Dean is charged with murder in the death of Atatiana Jefferson.
"No excuse": Police vow cop who killed woman will be held accountable
Aaron Dean is out on bond after being arrested and charged with murder in the death of Atatiana Jefferson
Space
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First all-female spacewalk on tap this week
Historic outing will be the first by two female astronauts
Spacewalkers complete work swapping batteries
The spacewalk comes amid news Alexei Leonov, history's first spacewalker, has died at 85
The first human to walk in space has died
Alexei Leonov, a Soviet-era cosmonaut, was the first man to conduct a spacewalk in 1965 – an experience that almost killed him
SpaceX makes push toward piloted test flight
Critical tests in the next few months must go well for Crew Dragon to carry out piloted test flight
20 new moons were discovered around Saturn
The new discovery increases the moons orbiting the "jewel of our solar system" to 82, surpassing Jupiter
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Halloween comes early at New York Comic Con
The largest pop culture event on the East Coast drew hordes of sci-fi, fantasy, anime and comic book fans, many of whom came in disguises (or, in the case of some superheroes, discarded them)
The worst movies of the century
These are the lowest-rated films since 2000.
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped
The 50 most popular baby girl names
How many do you know?
Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
You might be surprised by the murder rates in major cities across the U.S.
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"The Faces of Family Separation"
CBS News takes viewers inside the real-life challenges facing migrant families split apart by the Trump administration's "Zero Tolerance" policy. The documentary provides an immersive look at the hotly debated issue through the eyes of those impacted the most — the fathers, mothers, sons and daughters separated and unaware when they'll see their family members again.
Candidates prepare for 4th Democratic debate
Tonight's Democratic primary debate will be the first since congressional leaders opened at impeachment inquiry into President Trump. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN AM from Westerville, Ohio, where the debate will take place.
Football player changes last name for stepdad
A football player at Samford University in Alabama wanted to honor his stepdad, who has always been there for him. So he legally changed his last name – then surprised his parents by showing them the back of his football jersey.
12 candidates to face off in Democratic debate
Twelve candidates are preparing to take the stage tonight in Ohio for the fourth Democratic primary debate. CBSN political contributor and Democratic strategist Lynda Tran joined CBSN AM to talk about what to expect.
Streaming services billions of dollars in debt
Companies including AT&T, Netflix and Comcast are dealing with billions of dollars of debt as they invest more money into content and compete for industry dominance. Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, joined CBSN with what this means for the streaming industry.
