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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Cleveland Indians "to determine the best path forward" for name
"The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice," the team said.
Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
Photos show officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
Non-government experts could pick who gets COVID-19 vaccine first
The National Institutes of Health director said "people are a little uneasy about the government calling the shots here"
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 5)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program
Black family sues Hilton after police called for inn's bill error
Incident at Hampton Inn allegedly one of a series involving discrimination against African Americans by lodging chain.
Daveed Diggs on what Fourth of July means to Black Americans
"What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim."
Massachusetts city recognizes polyamorous relationships
It's estimated that 4% to 5% of people living in the U.S. are in polyamorous relationships.
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting "Get the f*** back" while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident.
This week on "Face the Nation," July 5, 2020
John Bolton, Mayors Carlos Giménez and Sulvester Turner and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Serena Williams' daughter looks like a tennis pro at age 2
An adorable video shows the doubles partners high-fiving before Olympia walks off the court — dropping her racket for her mother to pick up.
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Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Serena Williams' daughter looks like a tennis pro at age 2
An adorable video shows the doubles partners high-fiving before Olympia walks off the court — dropping her racket for her mother to pick up.
England puts U.S. on travel "red list"
People from nations with a "reduced risk" of coronavirus will soon be allowed to visit the UK without self-isolating.
Civil rights leader Andrew Young says racism is based on fear
The former colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and later U.N. Ambassador, tells CBS News, "We're going to have to come together."
20 Khashoggi murder suspects on trial in Turkey in absentia
Two former aides of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are among them. The suspects, all Saudis, fled to the kingdom and some were tried there.
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Cleveland Indians "to determine the best path forward" for name
"The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice," the team said.
Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Americans become citizens at drive-thrus amid pandemic
In America, you can get almost anything in a drive-thru – now, including one very happy spiel: The oath of allegiance to become a U.S. Citizen.
Photos show officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
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This week on "Face the Nation," July 5, 2020
John Bolton, Mayors Carlos Giménez and Sulvester Turner and Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb appear on Sunday's "Face the Nation"
Watch live: Trump to host Mount Rushmore fireworks show
Thousands are expected to attend the event at Mount Rushmore, which will likely attract protests.
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama during pandemic
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements.
Ousted Manhattan U.S. attorney to testify to Congress behind closed doors
President Trump fired Berman, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, last month.
Daily Trail Markers: Trump, Biden spar over jobs report as cases spike
Trump praised the report as a sign that the "economy is roaring back," while Biden said "there is no victory to be celebrated."
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Washington Redskins conducting "thorough review" of team's name
The recent national debate over racism renewed calls for the franchise to change the name, and sponsors started mounting their own pressure
Negro Leagues celebrate 100th anniversary
This summer marks the 100th anniversary of baseball's Negro Leagues, and many are taking the chance to salute some of the best players baseball has ever seen. Jim Axelrod reports.
"Mad Men" won't remove scene showing actor in blackface
In the episode, John Slattery's character wears blackface makeup and serenades his bride in front of coworkers.
Oscar best picture winners ranked from worst to best
We ranked every Oscars best picture winner in history according to their Rotten Tomatoes ratings
Strip club owner got $5.4 million from Paycheck Protection Program
The corporate owner of Rick's Cabaret has had to close nine locations in Texas that it had reopened.
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NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks
A senior NSA official who briefed reporters Wednesday said the increase in remote work had attracted the attention of potentially malicious cyber actors.
Consumers avoiding stores amid COVID surge
A recovery in foot traffic to reopened businesses is starting to reverse as states fail to contain the coronavirus.
Companies may shun Facebook now, but maybe not for long
PR blitz against the social media giant lets Corporate America strike a pose without totally jumping ship.
India bans TikTok, dozens of other Chinese apps amid border standoff
TikTok, a video-sharing platform that has been downloaded 611 million times in India, is among the apps targeted as the Asian giants feud.
More advertisers flee Facebook as boycott grows
Adidas, Conagra and Ford are among the latest major brands to swear off the social media platform over hate speech.
Science
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How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Jane Goodall: If humans don't change "we're going to destroy ourselves"
The world-renowned conservationist desperately wants the world to pay attention to what she sees as the greatest threat to humanity's existence.
100.4° Arctic record confirmed; Earth may be warmest in 12,000 years
As the extreme northern heat wave continues, it's so warm in Norway people are skiing on glaciers in swimsuits.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
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New coronavirus cases skyrocket on Fourth of July weekend
Coronavirus cases are rising in 37 states, a dramatic turn that's now leading health officials to warn the outbreak will spiral further out of control if Americans don't stay home this weekend.
Florida "heading a million mph in the wrong direction" in virus fight
Florida's most populous county instituted an overnight curfew, and beaches and businesses began closing down again as the state's number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations keep rising.
105 University of Washington frat members have coronavirus
Experts say the outbreak is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Gym owners: Why close fitness centers while bars stay open?
"Gyms are more essential than a bar any day of the week," said James Wiese, co-owner of Michigan Crunch franchises.
Texas governor issues mandatory mask policy
The order also gives local authorities the ability to limit gatherings of more than 10 people.
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Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized in NY
13-ton shipment suspected to be made out of human hair taken from ethnic minorities locked inside a Chinese internment camp.
Constellation Brands buys wine delivery startup
Seventy-five year old booze company is bet on e-commerce with its purchase of an online-only wine seller.
Bar activity is "opposite of social distancing"
"Congregation at a bar, inside, is bad news," Dr. Anthony Fauci told a Senate panel Tuesday.
Black-owned stores buoyed by shoppers amid racism reckoning
Some patrons are seeking out Black-owned businesses to show support, providing a lifeline during the pandemic.
Unemployment rate fell to 11% in June, with 4.8M jobs added
Business reopenings spurred a return to work last month, but many hirings are now on hold again as COVID cases rise.
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Photos show officers reenacting chokehold on Elijah McClain
Three officers from the Aurora Police Department have been fired over a photo reenacting the chokehold that preceded Elijah McClain's death.
White couple arrested after gun pulled on Black family
The video, which has been viewed nearly 13 million times, shows a White woman shouting "Get the f*** back" while pointing her gun at the Black woman filming the incident.
Epstein accuser: Maxwell's arrest a "win" but more conspirators at large
"You can't have two people just doing all the work, there has to be people helping them," Epstein accuser Michelle Licata claimed.
2 cops charged with murder for alleged excessive use of stun guns
The Oklahoma officers allegedly used the devices more than 50 times. The 28-year-old man they used it on later died.
Missing soldier murdered by Army specialist, woman alleges in complaint
The complaint says Guillen was killed after she was hit multiple times in the head with a hammer.
Space
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How to watch Fourth of July weekend's "buck moon" lunar eclipse
In lieu of fireworks, skywatchers can look up to see multiple celestial events this weekend.
Second spacewalk in a row to upgrade station
Spacewalking astronauts are picking up where they left off, with another round of space station battery replacements.
Mars rover launch delayed to July 30
NASA remains confident the $2.4 billion rover will be on its way before the planetary launch window closes around August 15.
SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
The new GPS satellites feature higher accuracy and stronger jam-proofing to ensure reliability.
Newly discovered super-Earths could "potentially host life"
The host star is just 11 light years from Earth — making us practically neighbors.
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TV shows canceled or ended in 2020
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Devastating photos from Tennessee's tornadoes
Though tornados have been documented throughout the year, the traditional tornado season lasts from March through June.
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Semi-truck appears to drive into protesters
As thousands of people were on the bridge of Minneapolis Interstate 35W protesting the death of George Floyd, a large tanker truck driving at a high speed appears to try hitting protesters. CBSN Minnesota reports.
Officials blame outside agitators for violence
Federal and local authorities suspect some of the violent clashes during recent protests were instigated by white supremacist groups and far-left extremists. Protests have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd. Jeff Pegues reports.
SpaceX successfully launches rocket
SpaceX made history Saturday with a successful rocket launch from the Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 launch was the first to carry American astronauts launched from American soil in nearly a decade, and the first time a private company has sent people to space. Mark Strassman reports.
Former cop charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting
The former Atlanta police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks on Friday night has been charged with murder and aggravated assault, along with other charges. Mark Strassmann reports.
Mass protests after Atlanta cop fatally shoots black man
Atlanta's mayor issued an executive order requiring offices to de-escalate situations following the protests sparked by the death of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed by police during an arrest. The Brooks family continues to grieve and demand justice. Mark Strassmann reports.