Mark Whitaker on the history of the Black power movement
The author of "Saying It Loud: 1966-The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement" examines the birth of Black Power, and the lessons (and warnings) for today's activists.
The Long March For Civil Rights
Bryan Stevenson on teaching history and the pursuit of justice
The attorney who helped save 145 wrongly-convicted prisoners from execution talks about his latest project: The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Ala., educating Americans about the history of slavery and racial violence as a first step in healing.
Remembering MLK Jr.'s fight for voting rights
It was 57 years ago that Martin Luther King Jr. led a massive crowd from Selma to Montgomery as they marched for voting rights. At the end of the march, he delivered a powerful speech on the steps of the state Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama.
Civil rights pioneer's record cleared
In 1955, Claudette Colvin was arrested in Alabama for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a White woman. That incident happened nine months before Rosa Parks. "History had me glued to the seat," Colvin says. David Begnaud joins CBSN AM with more about a new development in her story.
Black veteran still waiting for Medal of Honor, 56 years later
Billy Waugh, the soldier whom Davis carried on his shoulders to safety, wrote in a 1981 statement, "I only have to close my eyes to vividly recall the gallantry of this individual."
Military needs "honest reckoning" over racism in its ranks
"Without Black veterans being front and center in the conversation about their service, their experiences, that history will be lost," says co-founder of Black veterans group.
Rare photos of the March on Washington
Philadelphia-based photographer Jack T. Franklin captured the richly faceted meaning of that original March on Washington.
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
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
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Accused Lockerbie bomber pleads not guilty to charges in deadly 1988 blast
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Biden vowed to outlaw "junk" fees in his SOTU. Here's his plan.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
Delta Airlines flight returns to JFK Airport after reported bird strike
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
Harris: Biden "in command" at State of the Union despite GOP "gamesmanship"
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
For the first time, some CSX railroad workers to get paid sick leave
Several thousand workers will soon get a few days of sick leave per year — an issue that drove workers to the brink of strike last year.
CVS buys primary-care provide Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion
CVS Health is plunging deeper into providing care, buying a chain catering largely to Medicare Advantage patients.
Some Fabuloso cleaners recalled for bacterial contamination
Colgate-Palmolive is recalling millions of bottles of the all-purpose surface cleaner sold at Walmart and other retailers.
Trial set for man accused of killing mother at sea, fatally shooting grandfather
An October trial date is for Nathan Carman, the man charged with killing his mother in 2016 as part of an alleged scheme to inherit millions.
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Accused Lockerbie bomber pleads not guilty to charges in deadly 1988 blast
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Biden vowed to outlaw "junk" fees in his SOTU. Here's his plan.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
Delta Airlines flight returns to JFK Airport after reported bird strike
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
Harris: Biden "in command" at State of the Union despite GOP "gamesmanship"
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
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Biden vowed to outlaw "junk" fees in his SOTU. Here's his plan.
Resort fees at hotels, extra airline charges and service fees on concert tickets cost Americans billions each year.
For the first time, some CSX railroad workers to get paid sick leave
Several thousand workers will soon get a few days of sick leave per year — an issue that drove workers to the brink of strike last year.
CVS buys primary-care provide Oak Street Health for $10.6 billion
CVS Health is plunging deeper into providing care, buying a chain catering largely to Medicare Advantage patients.
Microsoft CEO on challenging Google with the help of AI technology
The push is part of Microsoft's effort to transform an internet service.
Some Fabuloso cleaners recalled for bacterial contamination
Colgate-Palmolive is recalling millions of bottles of the all-purpose surface cleaner sold at Walmart and other retailers.
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Accused Lockerbie bomber pleads not guilty to charges in deadly 1988 blast
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Jan. 6 rioter who brought Confederate flag to Capitol to be sentenced Thursday
Prosecutors have asked a judge to impose a sentence of nearly six years in prison for Kevin Seefried.
Harris: Biden "in command" at State of the Union despite GOP "gamesmanship"
The vice president told "CBS Mornings" there has been a growing "theatrical element" to joint sessions of Congress for the State of the Union.
North Korea's Kim brings daughter to visit troops in 4th known outing
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
Biden heads to Wisconsin for first trip after State of the Union
The president is visiting a training center as he continues to promote his plans to boost manufacturing.
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What the end of the COVID-19 emergency means for free vaccines, health data and more
Most Americans will continue to get vaccines for free, but tests and antiviral pills could get costly later this year.
CDC says surge of severe strep in kids was a return to pre-pandemic levels
The agency cited preliminary data from 2022, which tracked the unseasonably early rise of invasive group A strep infections alongside other respiratory diseases.
Weight loss drugs rise in popularity
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the rising popularity of weight loss drugs, who is eligible and the costs.
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas?
Gas stoves: Igniting a new range war
Why are some media and political figures claiming that people are coming for your gas stove? And are there health risks from cooking with natural gas? Correspondent Luke Burbank looks at why gas stoves are being targeted.
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Delta Airlines flight returns to JFK Airport after reported bird strike
Delta said in a statement that the plane "encountered birds following departure" to the Bahamas.
Tourist hotspot battles invasion of green monkeys: "They're everywhere"
The primates, which originate from Africa, are reproducing at an alarming rate, threatening the survival of some indigenous species, officials said.
North Korea's Kim brings daughter to visit troops in 4th known outing
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
Zelenskyy pushes for fighter jets on visit to U.K.
The Ukrainian president's visit to London comes as Russian forces blast areas of eastern Ukraine with more artillery bombardments, Ukrainian officials said.
Probe: "Strong indications" Putin OK'd supply of missiles that hit MH17
International investigators say there's insufficient evidence, however, to launch new prosecutions and they have suspended their long-running probe.
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Michael B. Jordan says "this is my year" as he makes directorial debut
Michael B. Jordan said a high-profile breakup last year helped him grow and learn.
Dave Franco on screenwriting with Alison Brie
Dave Franco joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new movie "Somebody I Used to Know," which he directed and co-wrote with his wife Alison Brie.
Michael B. Jordan on directorial debut
Michael B. Jordan is set to make his directorial debut with "Creed III," where he will also be reprising his starring role as boxer Adonis Creed. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King sat down with Jordan in his hometown of Newark, New Jersey.
Disney yanks "Simpsons" episode in Hong Kong over "forced labor" joke
Entertainment giant has previously faced accusations of self-censorship for taking down "Simpsons" episode in deference to China.
Michael B. Jordan on learning the "superpower" of directing while acting
Jordan is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut in "Creed III." He's also starring in the movie.
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Microsoft CEO on challenging Google with the help of AI technology
The push is part of Microsoft's effort to transform an internet service.
A look at Microsoft's AI breakthrough
Microsoft has announced it is incorporating artificial intelligence into its Bing search engine and Edge web broswer. Tony Dokoupil gets a first look at the new technology and sits down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the future of AI and the impacts on society.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Microsoft revamps search engine with AI technology
Microsoft unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered search engine as it seeks to gain an edge in the industry. The company's Bing search engine will soon integrate some of the popular AI technology known as ChatGPT. Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
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Jupiter sets record after 12 new moons discovered
Telescopes in Hawaii and Chile have discovered a dozen new moons around Jupiter, bringing the total to 92 moons -- more than any planet in our solar system.
Many buildings in Turkey collapsed like pancakes in quake
Some 3,450 buildings have collapsed, according to the Turkish government, in the quakes that have so far killed more than 6,000.
Astronomers discover 12 new moons around Jupiter
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
Scientists hope lab-grown coral can save endangered Florida Keys reef
An outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease threatens to destroy 20 of the 45 species in the world's third-largest coral reef.
Scientists work to save Florida's coral reef
The world's third-largest coral reef just off the Florida Keys was once a vibrant habitat for millions of plants and animals. But an outbreak of stony coral tissue loss disease is threatening to destroy it. Scientists are trying to regrow the coral in a lab hundreds of miles away to save it. Manuel Bojorquez takes a look.
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Accused Lockerbie bomber pleads not guilty to charges in deadly 1988 blast
Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud faces three counts in the U.S. related to the bombing that killed a total of 270 people.
Trial set for man accused of killing mother at sea, fatally shooting grandfather
An October trial date is for Nathan Carman, the man charged with killing his mother in 2016 as part of an alleged scheme to inherit millions.
Death row inmate convicted of murdering dancer says his dad is actual killer
A former girlfriend claims Thomas Glen Sanchez confessed more than once to killing Juli Busken, but that she was afraid to come forward until after he died.
Woman charged with killing her 3 kids planned it all out, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Lindsay Clancy, a Duxbury, Mass. mother accused of killing her three kids, planned the murders in advance.
Police find 3.5 tons of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean
The cocaine had been dropped at a floating transit point in 81 bales before it was intercepted by a navy ship, police said.
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SpaceX launches Spanish communications station
The satellite will serve the Americas, Greenland and Atlantic Ocean air and sea lanes.
Astronomers discover 12 new moons around Jupiter
The new moons were discovered using telescopes in Hawaii and Chile, and their orbits were confirmed with follow-up observations.
Spacewalk underway, and more space news
Astronauts are conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. And NASA is marking 20 years since the space shuttle Columbia disaster. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian with more on those stories, plus details on the "green comet" passing by Earth.
20 years after Columbia disaster, NASA remembers crew and lessons learned
Columbia's destruction and the loss of its crew triggered a sharp change of course for America's space program.
Mars craters and cracks create image of a teddy bear
The surprise bear face spans more than 1 mile across.
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65th Grammy Awards - Red Carpet
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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Celebrities who filed for bankruptcy
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Ukrainian president addresses U.K. Parliament
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited London on Wednesday during his first trip to the U.K. since Russia's invasion of Ukraine nearly a year ago. Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and addressed Parliament, where he pushed for more support for his country's fighter pilots. CBS News foreign correspondent Imitaz Tyab joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to talk about the speech and Zelenskyy's meeting with King Charles III.
Actor Anna Faris bares all in Super Bowl ad
Actor Anna Faris makes her Super Bowl commercial debut this Sunday in a spot for Avocados from Mexico. She joined CBS News to discuss going nude for the ad and her recent Hollywood hiatus.
Newborn baby in Syria found under rubble
A newborn in Syria who was still attached to her mother when she was found under the rubble of her home is the sole survivor from her immediate family after Monday's devastating earthquakes.
LeBron James breaks NBA scoring record
LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, beating out previous record-holder Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. CBS Sports NBA writer Brad Botkin joined Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss the milestone and what it means for James' legacy.
Project Hope responds to Turkey-Syria earthquake
The death toll has reached more than 11,000 in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports. Arlan Fuller, director of emergency response and preparedness for Project Hope, joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Shanelle Kaul to discuss what the organization is doing to assist on the ground.