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.
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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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Medal of Honor recipient describes brutal battle
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Oregon Republicans in hiding to prevent vote on climate bill
The political standoff stems from a bill to reduce carbon emissions
Instagram head reflects on foreign interference
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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
Vaping sales ban pits city against one of its best-known hometown startups, the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.
Wildfire smoke increases health risks for millions of Americans
Over the next three decades, more than 300 counties in the West will see more severe smoke waves from wildfires, sometimes lasting weeks longer than in years past, according to researchers
Missing Utah student last seen in a park with unknown person
Her Lyft driver told investigators that the 23-year-old met an unknown individual, put her bag in the person's car, and left
Rep. Duncan Hunter allegedly used campaign funds for 5 affairs
Prosecutors say the California congressman spent thousands of dollars from his campaign on dates with his mistresses
9/11 first responders: McConnell committed to holding vote
The 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund was only funded through 2020, and is running out of money
Bill Cosby appeals conviction over testimony from other accusers
Appeal challenges a judge's view that the women's testimony shows "chilling similarities" and a "signature crime"
Instant Pots to bibles: Where Trump's China tariffs could hit
Some items subject to the latest round of proposed tariffs on Chinese goods may surprise consumers
Nursing home costs rising even faster than health care
For many older Americans, affording long-term care can be financially ruinous, researchers say
Senators introduce bill forcing Big Tech to disclose value of user data
This is the second bill that Republican Josh Hawley and Democrat Mark Warner have introduced together
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"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
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Community honors fallen officer with touching nostalgic photo
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Medal of Honor recipient describes brutal battle
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Medal of Honor recipient describes brutal battle
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Rep. Duncan Hunter allegedly used campaign funds for 5 affairs
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9/11 first responders: McConnell committed to holding vote
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Senators introduce bill forcing Big Tech to disclose value of user data
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Fewer Americans traveling to Dominican Republic
After eight U.S. tourist deaths, flight bookings plunged nearly 75% from June 1 to June 19 compared to year earlier
Western Europe will face potentially "deadly" heat wave this week
"Hell is coming," said one meteorologist in Spain, where it will be first to feel the impact of extreme temperatures in the coming days
Incoming CBP chief denies "systemic problem" at detention centers
A recent internal report found that some ICE facilities had inadequate medical care and "significant" food shortages
Breakdancing closer to making debut at 2024 Olympics
Paris wants to add three other sports to its program, including skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing
Women Political Leaders Summit 2019
The WPL Summit 2019, co-hosted in Tokyo by the House of Representatives of Japan, will bring together female government ministers, and Parliamentarians from all over the world.
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"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?"
Bill Cosby appeals conviction over testimony from other accusers
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Cardi B pleads not guilty to felony strip club fight charges
The rapper faces two felony counts of attempted assault
Missing YouTuber Desmond "Etika" Amofah found dead in NYC
Police found Etika's body in the East River on Monday, less than a week after he was reported missing
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Instagram head reflects on foreign interference
"We are trying to understand the details of the risks," Adam Mosseri said
Amazon's Prime Day, starting July 15, is now 48 hours long
Retailer is banking more shoppers will pony up $119 for an annual Prime membership to take part in an expanded sale
Instagram's head insists the app isn't spying on you
Instagram head Adam Mosseri opened up to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about how the social media platform targets users
Hacker invades CBS reporters' lives without writing a single line of code
She is a social engineer and a master of disguise who is paid to think like a criminal in order to "hack" the human psyche.
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
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Video captures giant squid in the U.S. for the first time ever
NOAA said the squid was about 10-12 feet and it appeared to wrap its tentacles around an underwater camera
Almanac: Sex researcher Alfred Kinsey
The biologist who achieved fame with a pair of best-selling books about male and female sexual behavior was born on June 23. 1894
Seeing red: Mankind gets closer to Mars
NASA and SpaceX are both readying unmanned missions to the Red Planet, with the goal of putting human-filled boots on the ground
Apollo 11 50th anniversary: 50 photos from the moon
50 photos to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Seal learns to sing "Star Wars" theme song
A grey seal named Zola was a standout
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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
Vaping sales ban pits city against one of its best-known hometown startups, the e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc.
Nursing home costs rising even faster than health care
For many older Americans, affording long-term care can be financially ruinous, researchers say
AbbVie to buy Botox maker Allergan for $63 billion
The acquisition aims to diversify AbbVie beyond its top-selling drug Humira, which will soon lose patent protection
Coffee could help you burn fat, new study finds
New research says a cup of caffeine could help you lose weight by stimulating brown fat, the fat in your body that keeps you warm by burning calories
Trump signs executive order on health care cost transparency
The executive order aims to provide patients costs for procedures ahead of time
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"The Office" is leaving Netflix for NBC's streaming service in 2021
"I have a lot of questions. Number one, how dare you?"
Fewer Americans traveling to Dominican Republic
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San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
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Instant Pots to bibles: Where Trump's China tariffs could hit
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Nursing home costs rising even faster than health care
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Community honors fallen officer with touching nostalgic photo
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Missing Utah student last seen in a park with unknown person
Her Lyft driver told investigators that the 23-year-old met an unknown individual, put her bag in the person's car, and left
Bill Cosby appeals conviction over testimony from other accusers
Appeal challenges a judge's view that the women's testimony shows "chilling similarities" and a "signature crime"
Honey bees a sweet target for thieves
A surge in almond production in California has increased demand for pollination services — and that has turned honey bees into a sweet target for thieves who want to turn a quick buck.
Cardi B pleads not guilty to felony strip club fight charges
The rapper faces two felony counts of attempted assault
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket
SpaceX launched a Falcon Heavy rocket for its third flight, carrying 24 small science and technology satellites into multiple orbits for the Pentagon, NASA and a variety of other agencies. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins "CBSN AM" to explain the goals of the complex mission and what happened.
3 astronauts complete "once-in-a-lifetime ride" home after 204-day stay in orbit
A Russian cosmonaut, a Canadian and a NASA astronaut return to Earth late Monday after station stay
SpaceX Falcon Heavy makes dramatic night launch
SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites heads into orbit; also on board: portions of the cremated remains of 152 space enthusiasts
SpaceX faces difficult rocket launch
SpaceX is expected to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket carrying 24 satellites for the Defense Department and the ashes of 100 people, including those of actor James Doohan, who played "Scotty" on "Star Trek." Founder Elon Musk called the launch the company's most difficult to date. Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green have more.
NASA discovery could signal life on Mars
NASA scientists say its Curiosity rover discovered high amounts of methane gas on Mars. On Earth, the gas is typically produced by living things. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins CBSN to discuss if this observation could mean there's life on Mars.
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Medal of Honor recipient reflects on battle
President Trump awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, to Army Staff Sgt. David Bellavia. He put his life on the line to save his squad in the bloodiest battle of the Iraq War. David Martin reports.
Oregon Republicans hiding over climate bill
Republican state senators in Oregon haven't shown up for work in days. They've gone into hiding, some out of state, to block Democrats from voting on a climate bill. Carter Evans reports.
Instagram head on foreign interference
In his first American TV interview, Instagram head Adam Mosseri told Gayle King the social media platform is working hard to prevent foreign interference in the upcoming presidential election. Mosseri had been an executive at Facebook, which owns Instagram.
McConnell meets with 9/11 survivors
A group of 9/11 survivors said they were planning to challenge Mitch McConnell's "humanity" before meeting with him. They left that meeting with McConnell's promise of a crucial vote. Maurice DuBois explains.
San Francisco bans e-cigarette sales
San Francisco has become the first major U.S. city to ban the sale of e-cigarettes. The crackdown is aimed at reducing teen vaping. Jamie Yuccas has more.