50 years after Civil Rights Act, fight for equality evolves
Four of the five living U.S. presidents are among those commemorating the 50th anniversary of the landmark law and considering its legacy
The Long March For Civil Rights
A three-day summit got under way in Austin, Texas, marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
A three-day summit got under way in Austin, Texas, marking the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. President Jimmy Carter was the final guest on a day that touched on immigration policy, gay marriage and music. Danielle Nottingham reports.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is approaching its 50th anniversary
As the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act approaches, one woman looks back on that historic event and what she helped accomplish for future generations. Danielle Nottingham reports.
1964, when "irrelevant differences" were laid aside in Washington
Bob Schieffer recalls the monumental effort to forge the alliance that turned a civil rights bill into law
Re-viewing the legacy of LBJ
A new Broadway play examines the larger-than-life Texan whose years as president were marked by a war on poverty and discrimination - and an unwinnable war in Vietnam
Collins becomes NBA’s 1st openly gay player with Nets contract
Collins entered the first game with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday night to an ovation from the crowd
An appreciation of Pete Seeger
VH1's Bill Flanagan on the singer-songwriter who carried folk music a long, long way
The Beatles fight bigotry in America
The boys grew up in an atmosphere of sometimes harsh religious and racial intolerance, but all four rose above it
March on Washington: Civil rights activists share their memories
Scott Pelley spoke to three people who were at the March on Washington 50 years ago - Marian Wright Edelman, Andrew Young, and Julian Bond
How the power of music rallied the civil rights movement
For historian Bernice Johnson Reagon, who was at the March on Washington 50 years ago, music was a battle cry
MLK: A riot is the language of the unheard
Three years after "I Have a Dream" and the March on Washington, Dr. King talked with Mike Wallace about divisions in the Civil Rights movement
Rep. John Lewis remembers King, Selma, March on Washington
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., reflects on race on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Powell: Dr. King "would be jabbing us" to keep marching
Gen. Colin Powell tells "Face the Nation" that America has made a lot of progress since 1963, but there's still work to be done
Photographs framed our understanding of civil rights movement
Bruce Davidson's civil rights photography changed the way American's saw their own country
Civil Rights Movement photog remembers pivotal moments forever captured on film
Bruce Davidson took photos documenting the "Freedom Riders" journey and other important moments from that pivotal time in U.S. history
How far have we really come since civil rights movement?
The country has obviously made significant amounts of progress in the past five decades, but experts warn there's still a ways to go
Equal Pay Act: 50 years later and women still earn less
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Anne Fulenwider, Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, join studio 57 to discuss
Time of change: Photos of the civil rights movement
Photographer Bruce Davidson documented the struggle for equality in 1960s America
The children who marched into civil rights history
In 1963 students joined the civil rights fight in Birmingham, Alabama - and the moment marked a turning point in the history of the United States
1965: Bill Plante interviews MLK on march to Montgomery
During his famous march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to Bill Plante
Ole Miss' 1st black student sits out anniversary
Civil rights icon James Meredith doesn't plan to participate in official commemoration of his history-making enrollment
Selma's "Bloody Sunday" remembered
In March of 1965, CBS News cameras rode along with school children in Alabama at a legendary time in the civil rights movement. This weekend, people gathered on Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge to mark the anniversary of a brutal showdown between protesters and police. Senior White House correspondent Bill Plante, who covered the civil rights movement, reports from Selma, then joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts in the studio.
"Huckleberry Finn" and the N-word debate
Should a publisher replace the N-word with "slave" in Mark Twain's classic novel?
Cold case: The murder of Louis Allen
Steve Kroft investigates the civil rights era killing of Louis Allen in a Mississippi town
Protesters recall success of 1960 sit-ins
Museum opens at site of segregated N.C. lunch counter where 4 young men changed history by sitting in "Whites Only" section
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FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Trump allies defend Susie Wiles over blunt quotes in Vanity Fair
Top administration officials defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after she was quoted offering blunt assessments of the president's inner circle in Vanity Fair.
Washington's Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit was established within the Washington attorney general's office in 2023.
Obamas were supposed to see the Reiners the day they died, Michelle Obama says
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had plans to see former President Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, the former first lady said.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
Grand Canyon hotels on South Rim reopening after water pipeline repaired
Hotels and lodges will welcome back visitors to the Grand Canyon's South Rim after the national park fixed multiple breaks in a water pipeline that led to the halting of overnight stays for more than a week.
Powerball estimated jackpot rises to $1.25 billion, 6th biggest in its history
Powerball's jackpot rose to an estimated $1.25 billion — the sixth-largest in its history — after no tickets came up winners of Monday night's grand prize of roughly $1.14 billion.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Brown University students recall barricading on campus: "Felt dystopian"
One Brown student recalled barricading for four hours in the Sciences Library building after a gunman shot and killed two students at a nearby engineering building on Saturday.
Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
President Trump signed an order designating illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, directing agencies to do more to combat the drug.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
Army identifies two American soldiers killed in attack in Syria
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
Trump disparages Rob Reiner's political views a day after his murder
President Trump took to social media on Monday with disparaging comments on Rob Reiner's political views, a day after Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
Touting Warner Bros. offer, Netflix execs vow to keep releasing movies
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos sought in a letter to tamp down concerns that the streaming giant is not committed to the movie business.
Police release new videos of person of interest as Brown shooting manhunt continues
Police on Monday renewed their search for the gunman who killed two Brown University students and wounded nine others.
4 members of far-left group charged for alleged terror plot in California
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and Justice Department thwarted "what would have been a massive and horrific terror plot" in Southern California.
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FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Trump allies defend Susie Wiles over blunt quotes in Vanity Fair
Top administration officials defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after she was quoted offering blunt assessments of the president's inner circle in Vanity Fair.
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FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Family of late Zappos CEO alleges mysterious will is a "scam"
The family of Tony Hsieh, who died at 46, is disputing a will that emerged in 2025, allegedly from a Pakistani man with no ties to the businessman.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
FDA warns 4 major retailers about selling recalled ByHeart infant formula
Four of the nation's top retail stores failed to promptly pull contaminated ByHeart infant formula from their shelves, federal health officials said in warning letters.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS "played the Grinch" by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
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Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
Trump allies defend Susie Wiles over blunt quotes in Vanity Fair
Top administration officials defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after she was quoted offering blunt assessments of the president's inner circle in Vanity Fair.
Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans
Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
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He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Vaccine vote signals turbulence for immunization policy, public trust
Clinicians and epidemiologists warn the decision could unravel decades of progress and expose newborns to a deadly, preventable disease.
Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Video shows couple trying to stop Bondi attackers: "Bravery and selflessness"
Newly revealed video footage shows a couple in their 60s trying to stop the gunmen right before the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach.
Woman's phone found over 2 years after she vanished in wilderness
A missing woman's phone has been found in Australia's Tasmanian wilderness more than two years after she disappeared, police said.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Zelenskyy says Russia could get "very workable" Ukraine peace plan within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a "very workable" peace plan to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days.
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Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Matt Rife tackles holiday chaos in new show
Comedian Matt Rife is known for poking fun at everything and everyone. Now, he's taking on Santa. He joins "CBS Mornings" to preview his new Netflix special, "Matt Rife: Unwrapped - A Christmas Crowd Work Special."
Storied career of "the king of country music"
George Strait, known as "the king of country music," has racked up more than 60 number one hits and the most certified platinum albums of any country artist. "CBS Mornings" takes a look back at the Kennedy Center honoree's storied career.
Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson on "Song Sung Blue"
Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson are starring in one of this year's most anticipated movies, "Song Sung Blue," which is based on the real-life story of Mike and Claire Sardina. They join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their upcoming roles.
Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
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How computers in classrooms impact students
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist and director at LME Global, joins "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss his new book "The Digital Delusion," where he examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in classrooms. Horvath also talks about his recent article in The Free Press, a Paramount publication.
Spotify says it's investigating after thousands of users report outages
Tens of thousands of Spotify users reported outages on Monday, with some saying they had lost access to their playlists.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Roomba maker iRobot files for bankruptcy, sells itself to Chinese company
iRobot, which introduced the Roomba vacuum cleaner in 2002, vows to continue supporting its products despite Chapter 11 filing.
What's next after Trump's AI rule order?
President Trump signed an executive order restricting states from creating their own regulations for artificial intelligence. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has more.
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Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
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Nick Reiner will not be in court today due to medical reasons, attorney says
Nick Reiner, who is being held in connection with the murder of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, will not be in court on Tuesday due to medical reasons, his attorney said.
Washington's Indigenous cold case unit secures first murder conviction
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit was established within the Washington attorney general's office in 2023.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
More details about Reiners' deaths
Rob and Michele Reiner's son, Nick, was arrested in connection with their murders and is being held on $4 million bail. As the investigation ramps up, more details are emerging about Nick Reiner's relationship with his parents. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has the latest.
Noa Tishby on wave of antisemitic incidents
There has been a wave of antisemitic incidents in Australia over the past year, and critics say the government response has not been forceful enough. Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who served as Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, used to live near the site of Sunday's attack in Bondi Beach.
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Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
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No Trump reaction yet to Vanity Fair story
A new Vanity Fair piece highlighting President Trump's inner circle includes a shockingly candid interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. One of the things Wiles said in the interview was that Mr. Trump has an "alcoholic's personality." CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
JD Vance heaps praise on Susie Wiles
Vice President JD Vance praised White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles in the wake of a Vanity Fair article where Wiles was quoted as saying, among other things, that President Trump has an "alcoholic's personality." Wiles has suggested the quotes were taken out of context. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Nick Reiner won't appear in court Tuesday
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office says Nick Reiner will be a "medical miss out" and will not appear in court Tuesday. Nick Reiner has been booked on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has more.
Lawmakers still questioning boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed lawmakers on the recent deadly boat strikes, but both Democrats and Republicans said they are still questioning the purpose of the strikes. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more details.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.