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
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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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Impeachment trial: Democrats finish opening arguments
Congressman Adam Schiff pleaded: "Give America a fair trial. She deserves it."
Trump admin plans to expand restrictive border policies
"The Trump administration is clearly attempting to scale up its crackdown on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border," an immigration expert told CBS News.
Death toll climbs in China as U.S. confirms 2nd case of new virus
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Sanders on health care, impeachment and Hillary Clinton
Sanders spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about impeachment, the campaign and his health plan.
The Michigan Marching Band finds a future recruit in a 9-year-old
After attending his first University of Michigan football game, 9-year-old Henry Boyer knew what he wanted to do when he grows up.
Phoenix woman fights to keep frozen embryos
The new law says in the case of a divorce, frozen embryos will go to the spouse who intends to use them to have a baby.
Taylor Swift will not attend this year's Grammys
She pulled out of the show amid accusations that the award nominations are rigged by board members in secret meetings.
Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
2 killed in massive warehouse explosion in Houston
The explosion at Watson Grinding and Manufacturing was felt across the city around 4:30 a.m. local time.
Moms hold "nurse-in" protest at Chick-fil-A restaurant
Viral Facebook post spurred women to rally in support of one breastfeeding mother asked to cover up at Georgia outlet.
DraftKings gambler sues MLB over sign-stealing scandal
Massachusetts man says stats for Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox players were tainted, affecting his fantasy bets.
Rosie Perez testifies Sciorra told her of Weinstein rape
Perez said she urged the fellow screen star to go to police, but Sciorra responded: "I can't - he'd destroy me."
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Trump admin plans to expand restrictive border policies
"The Trump administration is clearly attempting to scale up its crackdown on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border," an immigration expert told CBS News.
Death toll climbs in China as U.S. confirms 2nd case of new virus
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Earthquake kills at least 18 people in Turkey
The quake injured more than 300 and left several trapped, Turkish officials said.
Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Pentagon says 34 U.S. troops treated after Iran attack
U.S. officials initially said no one was injured in the January 8 attack on Al Asad airbase, which was retaliation for the strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
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Impeachment trial: Democrats finish opening arguments
Congressman Adam Schiff pleaded: "Give America a fair trial. She deserves it."
Trump admin plans to expand restrictive border policies
"The Trump administration is clearly attempting to scale up its crackdown on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border," an immigration expert told CBS News.
Death toll climbs in China as U.S. confirms 2nd case of new virus
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Sanders on health care, impeachment and Hillary Clinton
Sanders spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about impeachment, the campaign and his health plan.
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Trump admin plans to expand restrictive border policies
"The Trump administration is clearly attempting to scale up its crackdown on asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border," an immigration expert told CBS News.
Sanders on health care, impeachment and Hillary Clinton
Sanders spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about impeachment, the campaign and his health plan.
Pentagon says 34 U.S. troops treated after Iran attack
U.S. officials initially said no one was injured in the January 8 attack on Al Asad airbase, which was retaliation for the strike that killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Senators play with fidget spinners during Trump impeachment trial
Several Republican senators were spotted playing with the toys while Democrats presented their opening statements.
Trump focuses on women and mothers at anti-abortion rally
Trump is the first president to ever appear in person at the rally since it started in 1974.
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Taylor Swift won't attend Grammys
Taylor Swift is ending speculation she would perform at the Grammy Awards. It comes amid explosive accusations that the award nominations are rigged. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
Taylor Swift will not attend this year's Grammys
She pulled out of the show amid accusations that the award nominations are rigged by board members in secret meetings.
Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
DraftKings gambler sues MLB over sign-stealing scandal
Massachusetts man says stats for Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox players were tainted, affecting his fantasy bets.
Biggest movie franchises, ranked
These series aren't just big – they're really, really big.
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That text about a FedEx "package"? It could be a scam
Delivery giant warning customers about a text message scam that could cost them almost $100 a month.
Tech withholds data that could prove innocence
Omar Ameen is an Iraqi refugee accused of carrying out an ISIS hit in Iraq in 2014 before coming to the United States.
Tesla's Elon Musk in line for massive $340 million payout
Billionaire CEO could get even richer now that his electric car maker has passed a key stock market benchmark.
Saudi Arabia denies hacking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' phone
The United Nations calls for further investigation of evidence it says suggests Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent Bezos a file carrying malware.
Top election security official details past, current and future threats
"We do not assess that any other country influenced the United States election in 2016 on the scale of what the Russians did," Shelby Pierson tells Michael Morell on "Intelligence Matters" this week.
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New Yorkers spot bald eagle in the city: "It was pretty spectacular"
Residents are reporting seeing the unmistakable sight in the Upper West Side section of New York City.
Monarch butterfly population at critically low levels
Fewer than 30,000 monarch butterflies are spending the winter in California — putting the migration at risk of collapsing.
Listen to the sound of a 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
Scientists were able to reproduce the sound of an ancient Egyptian priest with the help of a 3D-printed vocal tract.
The Doomsday Clock is now 100 seconds to midnight
It's the closest the clock has been to midnight since the Cold War.
Australians warned of possible deadly spider "bonanza"
Experts say weather conditions in bushfire-battered eastern Australia could bring "super dangerous" funnel-webs out in droves.
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Death toll climbs in China as U.S. confirms 2nd case of new virus
The deadly coronavirus has now sickened more than 800 people, and new possible cases are popping up in the U.S.
Floridians are fighting over sunscreen bans
Environmentalists say chemicals destroy coral reefs that support tourism, but some state lawmakers see skin cancer danger.
Phoenix woman fights to keep frozen embryos
The new law says in the case of a divorce, frozen embryos will go to the spouse who intends to use them to have a baby.
Coronavirus fears close Shanghai Disney Resort
Theme-park operator's move comes as McDonald's temporarily closes outlets in five Chinese cities due to deadly virus.
What is the coronavirus illness blamed for multiple deaths in China?
Officials in China and around the world are racing to contain the spread of a deadly new strain of virus.
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Delta fined $50,000 for booting off Muslim passengers
U.S. Transportation Department levies penalty for violating anti-bias laws over removals of Muslim-American passengers
Stocks fall as coronavirus cases appear in U.S.
Wall Street saw its worst day in months, with shares of health care and travel companies taking big hits.
Las Vegas changing "What happens here, stays here" slogan
With tourism leveling off in the gambling mecca, city officials set to unveil new catchphrase during Grammy Awards.
Trump to sign USMCA at White House Wednesday
The signing will come in the middle of the Senate impeachment trial.
Nonprofits worry sale of dot-org universe will hike costs
Opponents are concerned the sale could lead to higher fees, as well as potential loss of freedoms of speech.
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Rapper YG arrested on robbery charges at Los Angeles home
The 29-year-old rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, was taken into custody when sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at his home.
Rosie Perez testifies Sciorra told her of Weinstein rape
Perez said she urged the fellow screen star to go to police, but Sciorra responded: "I can't - he'd destroy me."
20 states sue over rules governing 3D-printed guns
Law enforcement officials have been trying for years to draw attention to the dangers posed by so-called ghost guns, which contain no registration numbers that could be used to trace them.
Teen accused of killing his family in argument over prom
Police in Lakeville, Indiana, say Jeff Pelley, 17, killed his family to make his 1989 prom night perfect.
Police searching for 2 suspects linked to deadly Seattle shooting
Authorities are looking for a pair of 24-year-olds; business groups are imploring city officials to improve public safety in wake of the deadly incident.
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Third all-female spacewalk successfully completed
NASA is ditching aging solar array batteries for more powerful lithium-ion replacements.
SpaceX destroys boosters in dramatic abort test
SpaceX deliberately destroyed a Falcon 9 booster Sunday in a spectacular high-altitude conflagration moments after an unpiloted Crew Dragon astronaut ferry ship shot away in a critical test of its emergency escape system, propelled to safety with a rush of fiery exhaust from eight powerful abort engines. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN's Omar Villafranca from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida with the latest.
SpaceX deliberately destroys boosters in dramatic test
The test was the last major hurdle before the Crew Dragon blasts off with astronauts aboard.
SpaceX delays dramatic Crew Dragon abort test
Dramatic SpaceX in-flight abort test is intended to clear the way to send astronauts to the International Space Station.
Mysterious objects found orbiting supermassive black hole: study
Are they just gas, or are they stars? Astronomers now believe the unusual objects may be a hybrid of both.
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All about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
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Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature
The Denver Art Museum presents the country's largest Monet exhibit in more than two decades, exploring the Impressionist's fascination with light, and how tragedy colored his work
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Politico: Trial may hinge on Sen. Alexander
Politico's John Bresnahan joined CBSN to discuss why both Democrats and Republicans are watching how retiring Republican Senator Lamar Alexander will vote on witnesses in the impeachment trial.
Sanders on the cost of his health plan
In a wide-ranging interview, Senator Bernie Sanders spoke with "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell about the impeachment trial of President Trump, the cost of his health plan and his relationship with Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton.
Michigan Marching Band finds a future recruit
After attending his first University of Michigan football game, 9-year-old Henry Boyer knew he wanted to join the marching band one day. Now the band is encouring him to follow his dreams. Steve Hartman shares his story on the road.
Arizona woman fights to keep frozen embryos
An Arizona woman who has dreamed of becoming a mother is considering her next move after the state's highest court ruled against her. She's being held to a contract she signed several years ago. Carter Evans explains.
Taylor Swift won't attend Grammys
Taylor Swift is ending speculation she would perform at the Grammy Awards. It comes amid explosive accusations that the award nominations are rigged. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
