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For Black History Month, hear from Oprah Winfrey about her trailblazer's enduring lessons. Winfrey says reading Maya Angelou's book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" as a teen helped her recognize that “a black girl’s story was worthy of being told and worthy of being heard.”
For Black History Month, hear from actors Viola Davis and Julius Tennon about their trailblazers. Davis says Cicely Tyson was "everything" to her. Tennon says Sidney Poitier inspired him to "want to be great." We caught up with the two at TIME’s "The March" VR Exhibit taking visitors inside the 1963 March on Washington.
She was a hidden figure, a history-making athlete, and a double agent
For Black History Month, hear from trailblazers about who has inspired them. South Carolina Senator Tim Scott says he found inspiration in Booker T Washington, who founded the famed Tuskegee Institute, one of the premiere universities for African Americans at a time when there were few options. In 2014, Scott became the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction.
For Black History Month, we're hearing from trailblazers about who has inspired them. Rodney Robinson, 2019 National Teacher of the Year, discussed how activist Fred Hampton inspired him to become a change maker. Hampton became a field secretary for the NAACP at age 17, the same age as many of Robinson’s students. “I'll often tell my students you're never too young to have a voice ... If you see change that needs to be made in your community, you are the change agent.”
The new curriculum now includes a unit on "stolen labor," and students also look at how and why the Constitution protected slavery.
For Black History Month, hear from trailblazers about who has inspired them. Activist and author Marley Dias shares how Augusta Baker pushed her to be "great." "Even though I wasn't alive when she was alive, I know that I follow in her footsteps... that I can see and use her history and her example and shine in her light." Baker was a storyteller, editor and librarian. She worked for 37 years in the New York Public Library system, including in the children's section.
For Black History Month, hear from trailblazers about their trailblazers. Opera singer Eric Owens shares the impact of Marian Anderson, who was the first African American to sing at the Metropolitan Opera. "Without her, I'm not here." Owens currently stars in the new production of "Porgy and Bess."
A two-month-long CBS News investigation looked into how important topics like slavery and the civil rights movement are taught in the U.S.
A two-month-long CBS News investigation found problems with how black history is taught across the country and in textbooks.
Winnie Harlow and Beverly Johnson have both championed diversity in modeling.
As we mark Black History Month, we are hearing from trailblazers about who has inspired them. New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones tells us why journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells was her trailblazer.
Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.
Two black professional athletes who overcame obstacles to reshape their sports – at two very different points in U.S. history – discussed their historic journeys.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, and his granddaughter, Yolanda King, read part of the civil rights icon's "The American Dream" sermon. MLK Jr. originally delivered the speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta in 1965.
Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz reviewed 29 surveillance applications submitted to FISA Cand found issues with the underlying documentation in all 29.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there have been 1,550 deaths in the state, the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
Companies with 500 or fewer workers that have been hurt by the pandemic are eligible for loans to cover payroll and bills.
The video-conferencing tool has seen its user accounts soar recently, putting a spotlight on its security measures.
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
He usually takes his mom out every Thursday – but during coronavirus, he had to get creative.
In the photos, people suffering from homelessness are seen lying on concrete, separated by six-foot squares.
"I feel broken — and we are only at the start," one doctor wrote.
Iger isn't the only Disney employee giving up some earnings while the Disney parks remain closed.
The Dow has shed 24% of its value since the year started and COVID-19 shut down broad swaths of the economy.
"I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the Word, read our Bibles and spend time with our families," he said.
Captain Brett Crozier sent an urgent letter to the Navy with aggressive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the crew of the aircraft carrier.
The guidance comes after the NRA lobbied that firearms and ammunition retailers are "critical infrastructure"
"This was a targeted retaliation," assistant manager Christian Smalls told CBS MoneyWatch. Amazon says otherwise.
The rule waters down an Obama-era mileage standard meant to encourage automakers to make more fuel-efficient and electric cars.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there have been 1,550 deaths in the state, the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
As the Jewish holiday Passover approaches, Israel is ramping up its social distancing guidelines and implementing extra safety measures.
Three times more people than expected applied to the massive new volunteer program, which will help ensure the most vulnerable get the help they need.
Dying from the virus at such a young age "is a very rare occurrence," said government spokesman Dr Emmanuel Andre, adding that her death "shook us".
U.S. State Department arranged the flight for those wanting to get home during the pandemic but as many as 4,000 Americans are still there.
Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz reviewed 29 surveillance applications submitted to FISA Cand found issues with the underlying documentation in all 29.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there have been 1,550 deaths in the state, the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
Companies with 500 or fewer workers that have been hurt by the pandemic are eligible for loans to cover payroll and bills.
The video-conferencing tool has seen its user accounts soar recently, putting a spotlight on its security measures.
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz reviewed 29 surveillance applications submitted to FISA Cand found issues with the underlying documentation in all 29.
"I encourage you to use this time at home to get back in the Word, read our Bibles and spend time with our families," he said.
Patients in Texas will no longer be able to access abortion services until further review by the court.
Captain Brett Crozier sent an urgent letter to the Navy with aggressive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the crew of the aircraft carrier.
The rule waters down an Obama-era mileage standard meant to encourage automakers to make more fuel-efficient and electric cars.
Blake Shelton and Carrie Underwood are two of the many artists that will be featured on the Sunday special, “ACM Presents: Our Country,” packed full of conversations and songs from country music’s biggest stars. The Academy of Country Music had to postpone its awards show over the coronavirus pandemic, and will air the special in its place to give music fans something to look forward to as the virus forces events such as concerts and festivals to be called off.
The top of the New York City landmark has a siren-like light revolving around its famed needle.
There can be only one Tiger King.
The gear is for hospital workers and first responders in the front lines against coronavirus.
In lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic? Broadway and West End theatre, concert performances, opera and improv comedy are as close as your remote.
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
"This was a targeted retaliation," assistant manager Christian Smalls told CBS MoneyWatch. Amazon says otherwise.
The Project Baseline website remains focused on just four California counties
The OxVent is comprised of three simple pieces: a control box, a transparent container with a pump inside, and a monitor used to track ventilation.
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.
Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.
Satellite images show strict lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus are also having an impact on the environment.
"Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers a break from the virus
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said there have been 1,550 deaths in the state, the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
He usually takes his mom out every Thursday – but during coronavirus, he had to get creative.
As the Jewish holiday Passover approaches, Israel is ramping up its social distancing guidelines and implementing extra safety measures.
"I feel broken — and we are only at the start," one doctor wrote.
Patients in Texas will no longer be able to access abortion services until further review by the court.
Companies with 500 or fewer workers that have been hurt by the pandemic are eligible for loans to cover payroll and bills.
The video-conferencing tool has seen its user accounts soar recently, putting a spotlight on its security measures.
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Iger isn't the only Disney employee giving up some earnings while the Disney parks remain closed.
The Dow has shed 24% of its value since the year started and COVID-19 shut down broad swaths of the economy.
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Sheriff told leaders of The River at Tampa Bay Church they violated a local "safer-at-home" order to stem the spread of COVID-19.
The New Jersey governor called the party "stupid" and said he would "name and shame" anybody who throws one.
The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware said she was shocked by the news.
Josef Neumann, 72, died Sunday night, the Orthodox Jewish Public Affairs Council said in a tweet.
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
The flight was the first national security space launch under authority of the newly established U.S. Space Force — and completed during a deadly pandemic.
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and a crescent moon will be clustered together in the southeastern sky just before daybreak.
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Some of the worst films of the year star big-name actors, including Mark Wahlberg, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Kristen Stewart.
Over 100 years ago Lizzie Borden was arrested and charged with the brutal murder of her father and stepmother. See what police found at the scene and what transpired at her trial.
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
Brigham Young, Notre Dame, Bob Jones -- which university is No. 1?
Doug and Peggy Ryen, their daughter, Jessica, and neighbor Christopher Hughes were brutally murdered inside the Ryen family’s home on June 4, 1983. Josh Ryen was the only survivor. A year-and-a-half later, the 10-year-old answered D.A. Dennis Kottemeier’s questions about that horrific night – with his grandmother by his side.
At his daily press briefing on the coronavirus outbreak, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo spoke about his brother Chris Cuomo, the CNN anchor, testing positive for COVID-19 and his concern about protecting their elderly mother from the virus. "It could happen to anyone," he said. Watch his remarks.
President Trump says the U.S. has now conducted more coronavirus tests than any other country, but it still lags far behind per capita. Meanwhile some governors say they still don't have the equipment they need. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
A growing number of Americans are choosing to adopt or foster a pet as millions are forced to stay home over coronavirus precautions. The ASPCA says it’s seen a nearly 70% increase in the number of animals going into foster care in New York and Los Angeles, compared to this time last year. Dana Jacobson speaks to shelter workers and foster groups to hear how they are preparing the flood of new pet owners .
Attorney Brad Edwards represents dozens of women who accused late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein of varying degrees of sexual assault when they were underaged. He speaks with Anthony Mason to talk about his decadeslong psychological struggle against Epstein's estate, chronicled in his new book, "Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein."
