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Myrlie Evers-Williams on her incredible journey
In 1963, Myrlie Evers-Williams' husband, civil rights icon Medgar Evers, was assassinated in Mississippi. Since his death, Williams has undertaken a courageous journey to honor her husband's legacy and forge her own path. Elise Preston has her story.
Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles
Honda has recalled more than 330,000 vehicles over an issue in which side-view mirrors could fall out.
A look at Ukraine's 209th Battalion
CBS News was granted access to Ukraine's 209th Battalion as they battle Russian forces on the front lines in the Kharkiv region. Ramy Inocencio reports from eastern Ukraine.
Adnan Syed's murder conviction reinstated
Adnan Syed, whose case gained major attention through the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee reinstated by a Maryland appellate court Tuesday. The court ruled Lee's brother was not given enough time to attend a key hearing last year.
Examining inequities in concussion research
A CBS News investigation has found that there is a major gender gap when it comes to concussion research, with the majority of research focusing on the effects of concussions in male athletes, possibly leaving female athletes without the care they need. Nikki Batiste has the story.
40 migrants killed in detention center fire
At least 40 migrants were killed and dozens more injured when a fire broke out at a migrant detention facility in the Mexican city of Ciudad Juárez, just south of the border with Texas.
Pence ordered to testify before grand jury
Former Vice President Mike Pence has been ordered to testify before a grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Robert Costa has details.
School shooting returns focus to assault weapons
Following a shooting at a Nashville private school in which three adults and three young children were killed, President Biden once again called on Congress to pass an assault weapons ban. Jeff Pegues has more.
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Nashville school shooter legally bought 7 firearms from 5 stores, police chief says
The assailant had been receiving treatment for an "emotional disorder," Nashville's police chief said.
Bodycam video shows officers converge on Nashville school shooter
Two sets of body camera footage show officers search the school before confronting the shooter.
Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury about any illegal acts by Trump
Pence has said that he's ready to fight the subpoena all the way to the Supreme Court if necessary.
Gender gap in concussion research leaves female athletes struggling
80% of sports concussion research has focused on men, possibly leaving women without the care they need.
Myrlie Evers-Williams looks back on her incredible journey
"I was determined to see that my husband's life would not be in vain."
3 children, 3 adults killed in shooting at Nashville school; shooter dead
The three children shot and killed were each nine years old, and the three adults killed all worked at the school, police said.
Manhattan grand jury investigating Trump hears from key witness
Grand jurors investigating the former president's role in a "hush money" payment met Monday and heard from Trump ally David Pecker, sources said.
Jonathan Majors charged with assault, harassment in New York
"Creed III" actor Jonathan Majors was arraigned on assault and aggravated harassment charges in Manhattan on Sunday following his arrest for an alleged domestic incident.
At least 26 dead after Mississippi tornado causes destruction across the state
A string of deadly storms swept across the Southeast, causing catastrophic damage.
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Eye on America: Food safety and more
We take a look at food safety in America and see how lawmakers in California are trying to do what the FDA hasn't. And we meet a New Orleans' music icon, Trombone Shorty, to see how he's using his talents to support the next generation of musicians. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Earthquake protection and more
In Los Angeles, we see how thousands of buildings are undergoing mandatory retrofitting to help withstand the next big earthquake. And in Washington, D.C., we investigate why some LGBTQ veterans are still fighting for honorable discharges. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: AI technology and more
We sit down with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella for a peek at the very near future of artificial intelligence. And we learn money-saving tips to keep energy costs low along with a Connecticut homeowner. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: "Yellowstone" fans and more
We head to Texas to see how the hit TV show "Yellowstone'' is igniting the old western sport of cutting. And we look at ways parents can keep children safe from potential dangers on their cellphone. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: High grocery costs and more
We go from the market to the farm to find out why the cost of groceries remains high. And we visit San Diego to see how law enforcement is working to stop fentanyl from being smuggled into the country. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
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Norah O'Donnell interviews top military women
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O’Donnell," O’Donnell sits down with the four highest ranking women in the U.S. military to discuss learning lessons of resilience, battling discrimination with determination, and cultivating the next generation of leaders in the military.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Serena Williams
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Serena Williams to discuss her battle with migraines, what her life has been like after stepping back from tennis, and her unexpected superpower.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Dan Buettner
In this episode of Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell, O'Donnell sits down with Dan Buettner to talk about his new book "The Blue Zones American Kitchen" and the secrets of living longer.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Bono
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell travels to Dublin to talk to U2 frontman Bono about his new book "Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story." Bono opens up about how the Irish rock band stayed together for decades, his relationship with his father, and going to therapy. Ali Hewson, Bono's wife of 40 years, also sits down with O'Donnell for a rare interview about their relationship.
Norah O'Donnell interviews Drew Barrymore
In this episode of "Person to Person with Norah O'Donnell," O'Donnell sits down with Drew Barrymore to talk about the new season of "The Drew Barrymore Show," the best advice she's ever gotten, and dancing in the rain.
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Referee who survived heart attack reunites with player who saved him
John Sculli, a basketball referee, was officiating a semi-pro game when he collapsed.
Detroit artist wrongfully imprisoned for decades becomes unlikely art phenom
Richard Phillips was arrested for murder in 1971 and exonerated in 2018 after 46 years of wrongful incarceration.
Mom goes back to college to honor last promise to husband killed in Iraq War
Tiffany Eckert might be America's most unlikely sorority sister.
A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. It worked.
An employee posted an ad for a "lonely, widowed domestic goose" who was "youthful, adventurous and lively," and was stunned by the response.
High school football star Malachi Coleman uses fame to help foster kids
Malachi Coleman "was a broken kid." Now he's using his name, image and likeness to help kids in foster care.
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CBS Evening News, March 28, 2023
Nashville community mourns after school shooting; Civil rights activist Myrlie Evers-Williams on her incredible journey
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Storm brings deadly tornado as it sweeps through the South; Harriet Tubman monument in New Jersey aims to educate visitors about her life
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Military has failed to address domestic violence, survivors say
Roughly 100,000 incidents of domestic abuse have been reported to the military since 2015, a two-year investigation by CBS News found.
Air Force failed to address domestic violence, survivor says
Emily Brearley says the military didn't keep her safe — they promoted her partner instead.
Domestic abuse survivors say they couldn't get help despite Pentagon program
The lack of support for survivors is a story CBS News heard repeatedly during its two-year investigation into domestic violence in the military.
Military's domestic violence crisis compounded after 20 years of war
Captain Tony Hosein, a former Army attorney, said there was a cycle of deployment, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol abuse, then domestic abuse.
Fighter pilots recall mission to take down Flight 93 on 9/11
Two fighter pilots scrambled into their F-16s on 9/11, knowing that it might be their last mission.
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Is your state tax-friendly? Here are the most and least taxed.
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
CIA clinical psychologist Ursula Wilder on profiling world leaders
Ursula Wilder, a clinical psychologist at the CIA, delves into the "dark tetrad" of personality — narcissism, paranoia, Machiavellianism and sadism — and how those traits can influence how leaders make decisions.
38 dead in Mexico detention center fire after guards didn't free migrants
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
Nikki Haley says Trump has a "hard 25%" of the Republican vote
Speaking at a town hall event in New Hampshire, Haley indicated that Trump has about a quarter of the Republican base in his corner.
Manhattan grand jury in Trump "hush money" probe unlikely to meet Wednesday
Its most recent two witnesses were heard on Monday this week and last, with no other Trump-related matters considered for the rest of either week.
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Is your state tax-friendly? Here are the most and least taxed.
Differences in local tax rates across the U.S. can add up for those who live in certain states.
Bill would require clawback of compensation from executives of failed banks
The legislation from a bipartisan group of senators would require regulators to claw back all or part of the compensation bank executives got in the five years leading up to a bank's failure.
How one retired exec helped change a Ukrainian soldier's life
Helping Vladyslav Orlov recover from his wounds "is unparalleled to anything I have ever done in my life," Gary Wasserson said.
Startup makes giant meatball out of lab-grown mammoth meat
Researchers said mammoth genes were inserted into a sheep cell.
Murdaugh estate sells for $3.9 million. Here's who will get the money.
Moselle, the 1,700-acre hunting lodge where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed, was sold recently, property records show.
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Bill would require clawback of compensation from executives of failed banks
The legislation from a bipartisan group of senators would require regulators to claw back all or part of the compensation bank executives got in the five years leading up to a bank's failure.
Twitter restricts Marjorie Taylor Greene's account over Nashville post
Twitter was reacting to a post mentioning the Nashville school shooting, transgender people and "vengeance."
CIA clinical psychologist Ursula Wilder on profiling world leaders
Ursula Wilder, a clinical psychologist at the CIA, delves into the "dark tetrad" of personality — narcissism, paranoia, Machiavellianism and sadism — and how those traits can influence how leaders make decisions.
Local groups work to give Ukrainian women soldiers uniforms that fit
Though Ukraine has about 60,000 women on the battlefield against Russian forces, they're going to war in uniforms made for men.
Nikki Haley says Trump has a "hard 25%" of the Republican vote
Speaking at a town hall event in New Hampshire, Haley indicated that Trump has about a quarter of the Republican base in his corner.
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How one retired exec helped change a Ukrainian soldier's life
Helping Vladyslav Orlov recover from his wounds "is unparalleled to anything I have ever done in my life," Gary Wasserson said.
Gender gap in concussion research leaves female athletes struggling
80% of sports concussion research has focused on men, possibly leaving women without the care they need.
Lawmakers move to crack down on veterinary sedative xylazine
A bipartisan group of senators and representatives introduced legislation that would classify xylazine as a Schedule III drug.
Biden admin warns of $35 billion shortfall for health emergency stockpile
Officials say needs have grown to sustain a pipeline of medical products stockpiled for public health threats.
Women's History Month: The little-known story of the Black Angels
Virginia Allen's love of children drove her to do a job very few wanted during that pandemic decades ago.
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Ukraine leader warns if Putin can claim a win, he will "push, push, push"
Even as tanks arrived from Europe, Zelenskyy said if Russia is permitted to "smell that we are weak," he could be asked to make a compromise with global implications.
Missing: Pet 5-year-old Bengal tiger stolen from home in Mexico
Prosecutors distributed photos of the big cat resting in its cage alongside a dog, hoping residents will phone police if they see the tiger.
Netanyahu dismisses "pressures" after Biden suggests he ditch legal overhaul
"Israel is a sovereign country which makes its decisions," Netanyahu said after Biden voiced hope that Israel's leader "walks away" from the controversial legislation.
How one retired exec helped change a Ukrainian soldier's life
Helping Vladyslav Orlov recover from his wounds "is unparalleled to anything I have ever done in my life," Gary Wasserson said.
38 dead in Mexico detention center fire after guards didn't free migrants
Video shows guards walking away as the blaze broke out. Mexico's president says migrants started the inferno by setting mattresses on fire in protest after learning they were going to be deported or moved.
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Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Prince Harry returns to U.K. for surprise court appearance in privacy case
U.K. media outlets said Harry was not expected to see his father or his older brother William, the heir to the throne, during his visit to the U.K. this week.
Jeremy Renner shares video of him walking again after snowplow accident
Renner is seen walking slowly on an antigravity treadmill, nearly three months after the accident.
"Paint" star Owen Wilson on his "incredible" luck
As a romantic lead, action star or comic scene-stealer, Owen Wilson has carved out a varied career. In the new comedy "Paint," he plays the Bob Ross-like host of a PBS painting show.
Owen Wilson on the Bob Ross-inspired "Paint"
Owen Wilson continues to carve out a varied movie career, as a charming romantic lead, action star, and comic scene-stealer. In his latest comedy, "Paint," he plays a Bob Ross-like artist whose PBS painting show comes up against some unlikely competition. Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz talks with the self-effacing Wilson about his career; capturing the essence of Bob Ross; and the support he feels from his actor-siblings, Luke and Andrew Wilson.
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Honda recalls over 330,000 vehicles
Honda has recalled more than 330,000 vehicles over an issue in which side-view mirrors could fall out.
Apple introduces way to split payments in Apple Pay
Tech giant will also offer "buy now, pay later" loans of up to $1,000 that can be used to make Apple Pay purchases.
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.
Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One of the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joins CBS News's Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
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Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins to discuss.
Columbia engineers 3D print edible cheesecake
Researchers at Columbia University successfully created an edible seven-layer cheesecake using a 3D printer. One of the project's engineers, postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Blutinger, joins CBS News's Errol Barnett and Lilia Luciano to discuss the future of 3D food printing technology — and to have a taste test.
Pope Francis in a puffer jacket? AI think not.
Photos appearing to show the 86-year-old pontiff wrapped up in a stylish white coat quickly went viral. Chock it up to a brave, hard-to-trust new world.
Giant Pacific octopus rescued
A giant Pacific octopus was kept alive by park employees and returned to sea after it was found stranded on a shore in Washington by a 10-year-old girl.
Sea levels are rising. Here's how some communities are adapting
Thirty percent of Americans live in a community near a coastline. While those people don't have the power to unilaterally solve the underlying problem of climate change, some communities are now grappling with how to adapt.
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Missing: Pet 5-year-old Bengal tiger stolen from home in Mexico
Prosecutors distributed photos of the big cat resting in its cage alongside a dog, hoping residents will phone police if they see the tiger.
Remains found in storage unit identified as ex-police chief; woman charged
The remains were found in October after Knox County deputies responded to a complaint about an odor coming from the storage unit.
DNA from burrito used to charge man with firebombing anti-abortion office
The message "If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either" was spray-painted on the building's exterior.
New details about Nashville shooter emerge
Police say the shooter who killed six people at a private religious school in Nashville purchased seven firearms, including the three used in the school shooting. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined John Dickerson to discuss the latest.
Adnan Syed's murder conviction reinstated
Adnan Syed, whose case gained major attention through the "Serial" podcast, had his conviction for the 1999 killing of Hae Min Lee reinstated by a Maryland appellate court Tuesday. The court ruled Lee's brother was not given enough time to attend a key hearing last year.
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Five planets aligning in the sky this week
Five planets will be lining up in the sky in March and experts say the last Tuesday of the month will be the best night to see it. Senior CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood joins to discuss.
Time lapse video shows large asteroid's "very close" flyby of Earth
The airplane-sized asteroid passed by last week on a track that placed it between the Earth and moon's orbits, which is relatively rare.
New Shepard launch abort blamed on engine nozzle failure, Blue Origin says
Blue Origin says fixes are being implemented and New Shepard sub-orbital flights will resume "soon."
3D printed rocket blasts off but fails to reach orbit on maiden flight
While the Terran 1 rocket didn't reach orbit, builder Relativity Space says it achieved major objectives.
Large asteroid to fly between Earth and the moon on Saturday
The space rock's anticipated trajectory places it at about half the distance to the moon, so people with telescopes may be able to see it from Earth.
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Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
Rare photos from the 1976 Chowchilla bus kidnapping
A look inside the truck trailer where 26 abducted school children and their bus driver were buried alive -- and later escaped.
World News Roundup's 85th anniversary
America's longest-running news broadcast program celebrates three-quarters of a century on the air
Young witness found herself at the scene of a crime
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Adnan Syed murder conviction reinstated
A court in Maryland has reinstated the murder conviction of "Serial" podcast subject Adnan Syed, who was freed in September. The court ruled the victim's family wasn't given proper notice of the hearing that freed him. Jericka Duncan reports.
MLB commissioner on historic rule changes
The MLB baseball season starts Thursday, and fans will notice a few big changes to the way the game is played. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the changes, including a new pitch clock, and why he thinks it will help rekindle fan interest in baseball.
Dozens killed in Mexico migrant facility fire
Family members of the 38 people killed in a fire at a migrant holding facility in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, near the U.S. border are demanding answers from the Mexican government. Jonathan Vigliotti reports on the deadliest incident inside a Mexican immigration facility in recent memory.
Judge: Pence must testify about Jan. 6
CBS News has confirmed that a federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify before a grand jury about former President Donald Trump's effort to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The judge added that executive privilege does not apply, and that private exchanges between Trump and Pence are not off limits. Robert Costa reports.
Pastor remembers friend killed in shooting
A 28-year-old shot and killed three children and three adults at a private Christian Elementary school in Nashville. We're hearing from a former pastor who had a close friendship with one of the victims, Mike Hill, and knew the father of 9-year-old Hailee Scruggs.