Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
Pride Month
Joe Biden says he's "so proud" of pro athletes for coming out
"Because of you, countless kids around the world are seeing themselves in a new light today," the president said.
Poll: Most Americans say LGBTQ discrimination still exists
Nearly 8 in 10 Americans say the last 50 years have brought progress in ending discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Carl Nassib becomes first active NFL player to come out as gay
"I've been meaning to do this for a while now but I finally feel comfortable enough to get it off my chest," Nassib said Monday.
LGBTQ love: Couples share their stories for Pride Month
From overcoming legal boundaries to finding acceptance in their families, LGBTQ couples and allies share their stories of love.
Couple fights for same-sex marriage in India
"If we win, that means 1.2 billion people in the entire world would suddenly live in a country with marriage equality," Parag Mehta told CBS News.
Facebook group helps dads navigate raising their LGBTQ kids
"Dragon Dads" has more than 1,000 members across the country. Armstrong said they primarily have "strong presences in the South, in some of the little bit more conservative faith communities."
Meet the mother-son TikTok stars shattering gender norms
Their videos of 5-year-old Brody dancing, wearing dresses and happily chatting with his parents have garnered millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram.
Pride lifeguard tower rebuilt
After the original Pride lifeguard tower in Long Beach, California, was destroyed in a fire, it has been rebuilt just in time for Pride Month. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Rainbow lights on Florida bridge turned back on
The lights were changed to blue one day after the Pride Month display began.
Same-sex marriage sees record-high support in U.S., poll finds
Seventy percent of Americans said they support same-sex marriage, which is the largest percentage since the survey's creation in 1996.
Senate could expand LGBTQ protections with Equality Act
Although the House has passed the bill, it is uncertain whether enough Republicans will support it in the Senate.
New book tells history of same-sex marriage
A new book charts the rise of the marriage-equality movement. "The Engagement: America's Quarter-Century Struggle Over Same-Sex Marriage" is about the decades of activism that ultimately led to the Supreme Court's 2015 decision to legalize same-sex unions. Author Sasha Issenberg joins CBSN AM to discuss his book.
Gay couple's love story grows with triplets
Growing up gay and Mormon, Sean and Jake Taylor-Baumann didn't know what the future held for them. But after meeting each other, the two realized they could have it all and even more. Caitlin O'Kane has more, with The Uplift.
Texas bakery sells out of inventory after facing Pride backlash
Confections in Lufkin, Texas sold its entire inventory and received support from across the U.S.
Edith Surreal discusses wrestling and her transition
Edith Surreal is part of a growing LGBT professional wrestling scene. She launched her career in 2018, and came out as transgender in 2020. Edith joins CBSN's Lana Zak to share her experience as a trans wrestler. See more at cbsnews.com/pride
New York is ranked top state for LGBTQ+ inclusivity
South Carolina is the least LGBTQ-friendly of all the states, according to Out Leadership's annual business climate index.
DeSantis signs trans athlete act on first day of Pride Month
The law states women and girls must play on the sport teams of the "biological sex" on their birth certificate. So, a transgender girl cannot play on a girls' team.
GLAAD president and CEO discusses transgender athlete bill in Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill into law banning transgender girls and women from playing on female sports teams. The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will go into effect July 1. The governor argues that it will protect "fairness and integrity of women's athletics." Florida is now the ninth state to have such a law on the books. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis joins CBSN's Lana Zak with her perspective.
San Francisco Giants to be first MLB team to wear Pride uniforms
The team's on-field caps and jerseys will feature the "SF" logo with colors depicting the Progress Pride Flag.
Chasten Buttigieg on being an ally: "Always ask questions"
The husband of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says being an ally "isn't just slapping a rainbow sticker on your backpack or your water bottle."
First openly gay attorney general hopeful for a future of greater equality
"We are on a path towards greater equality," Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey told CBSN. "We will get there someday."
Gay marriage plaintiffs endorse Biden, call him "greatest ally"
"We won that fight for the freedom to marry because of an ally in the White House, Joe Biden," Jim Obergefell and Judith Kasen-Windsor said in a joint statement.
LA Pride will now be a protest against police brutality
LA Pride — initially canceled due to the coronavirus — is returning as a George Floyd protest.
Lil Nas X seemingly comes out as gay
"Thought I made it obvious," he tweeted, pointing out the rainbows in his album artwork
U.S.
Rudy Giuliani has law license suspended for election falsehoods
A New York appeals court said there is "uncontroverted evidence" he made false statements about the election.
Microsoft debuts Windows 11 in first big update in 6 years
Newest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system to become available later this year for those with Windows 10.
CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."
Live Updates: 51 unaccounted for after deadly high-rise collapse in Florida
At least one person died when much of a multi-story condominium building collapsed into a huge pile of rubble in Surfside, near Miami Beach, authorities said.
Bipartisan group of senators reaches agreement on infrastructure framework
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
Pelosi announces creation of select committee on January 6
Pelosi told colleagues Thursday morning that she would announce the creation of a select committee to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Lego is finally making its iconic bricks from recycled plastic
The toymaker is finally on its way to making its iconic bricks more sustainable.
Planned Parenthood reacts to Britney Spears' IUD allegation
"Your reproductive health is your own — and no one should make decisions about it for you," the president and CEO of Planned Parenthood said.
2021 on track to be deadliest year of U.S. gun violence in 2 decades
Nearly 10,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence.
U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Trump and House Democrats at impasse over financial records subpoena
Lawyers for Mr. Trump and House Democrats told a federal court they are still at odds over a subpoena for the former president's financial records.
Jobless claims edge down as U.S. economy slowly heals
The number of people applying for weekly unemployment benefits has fallen sharply since January.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor
Bell is scheduled to be sentenced July 12 after pleading guilty to two charges.
Britney Spears asks judge to end conservatorship: "I feel bullied"
"I shouldn't be in a conservatorship if I can work and provide money and work for myself and pay other people. It makes no sense."
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Former Philippine President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III dies at 61
The son of two of Asia's most prominent democracy icons, "Noynoy" built on his family's legacy with a mission to tackle corruption, and saw is nation thrive.
Buckingham Palace report reveals 8.5% ethnic minority staff
The palace set a goal to raise that percentage to 10% in 2022.
Why Cubans see Biden as no "different from Trump"
The U.S. stood virtually alone at the United Nations this week as it defended sanctions that Cuban doctors say are costing lives.
Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant
As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
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Rudy Giuliani has law license suspended for election falsehoods
A New York appeals court said there is "uncontroverted evidence" he made false statements about the election.
Microsoft debuts Windows 11 in first big update in 6 years
Newest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system to become available later this year for those with Windows 10.
CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."
Live Updates: 51 unaccounted for after deadly high-rise collapse in Florida
At least one person died when much of a multi-story condominium building collapsed into a huge pile of rubble in Surfside, near Miami Beach, authorities said.
Bipartisan group of senators reaches agreement on infrastructure framework
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
Politics
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Rudy Giuliani has law license suspended for election falsehoods
A New York appeals court said there is "uncontroverted evidence" he made false statements about the election.
CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."
Bipartisan group of senators reaches agreement on infrastructure framework
The agreement comes after White House officials met with the bipartisan group of senators twice on Wednesday.
Pelosi announces creation of select committee on January 6
Pelosi told colleagues Thursday morning that she would announce the creation of a select committee to investigate the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Why Cubans see Biden as no "different from Trump"
The U.S. stood virtually alone at the United Nations this week as it defended sanctions that Cuban doctors say are costing lives.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Brittney Spencer: Nashville's new star
Country singer-songwriter Brittney Spencer has been championed by artists like Maren Morris and Amanda Shires, but hasn't signed a record deal – yet. Anthony Mason visited Spencer in her hometown of Baltimore, where she fell in love with country music. She talks about finding her way in a changing Nashville, why she almost gave up on her dream, and how it felt to make her debut at the Grand Ole Opry.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
Britney Spears pleads for control of her life
Corporate attorney Sarah Wentz, who specializes in conservatorships, and “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier join “CBS This Morning” to discuss the Britney Spears conservatorship court hearing.
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Drake Bell pleads guilty to crimes involving a minor
Bell is scheduled to be sentenced July 12 after pleading guilty to two charges.
Technology
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Microsoft debuts Windows 11 in first big update in 6 years
Newest version of Microsoft's flagship operating system to become available later this year for those with Windows 10.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
NSA opens doors to new "collaboration center" as cyberthreats mount
The agency's newly launched facility is meant to serve as a gathering point for government and private sector cybersecurity experts.
Americans losing more money to mobile payment scams, report says
The nonprofit U.S. Public Interest Research Group [PIRG] says top issues include scams, trouble using accounts and poor customer service.
U.S. seizes Iranian state-linked news sites
The move appeared to be a crackdown on Iranian media amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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U.S. drought brings plague of grasshoppers: "They're everywhere"
Federal agriculture officials are launching what could become their largest grasshopper-killing campaign since the 1980s.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
Delta variant could cause next COVID wave: "This virus will still find you"
Just 45% of Americans fully vaccinated and only 16 states that have fully vaccinated more than half of their populations,
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
Health
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Delta Plus: India raises alarm over a new COVID mutant
As the U.S. grapples with the spread of the Delta variant, India has just labeled a new COVID strain mutated from it a "variant of concern."
You've been vaccinated. So do you need a vaccine card?
Millions of Americans are getting CDC-issued "vaccination record" cards. Here's what to do with them.
Some COVID shots may be linked to rare heart problems in teens: CDC
The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a "likely association" between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults.
California triplets celebrate major milestone
The Tran triplets were born just four minutes apart, and now the Orange County sisters are preparing to deliver a trio of babies over the next four months.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
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CDC extends COVID-19 ban on most evictions through July 31
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this would be its "final extension."
Homes are unaffordable in 4 out of 10 U.S. counties
Across the U.S., homes are "getting closer to becoming unaffordable in most counties," one real estate expert said.
John McAfee found dead in Spanish prison after court OKs extradition
The tech entrepreneur, a pioneer of antivirus software, was facing charges of tax evasion in the U.S.
Americans most likely to be evicted are least likely to be vaccinated
Experts worry that a wave of evictions around the U.S. this summer could lead to more coronavirus deaths.
Carl Nassib's NFL jersey a top seller after he says he's gay
Las Vegas Raider's No. 94 shirt is No. 1 after defensive end makes history as first openly gay active player in the NFL.
Crime
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2021 on track to be deadliest year of U.S. gun violence in 2 decades
Nearly 10,000 people have been killed this year alone from gun violence.
Here's what to expect in Derek Chauvin's sentencing
Chauvin could face up to 40 years in prison but state guidelines could suggest a shorter term.
Police find bodies of 2 sisters in Florida canal
Nearly eight hours after the first body was found, another one was discovered about 500 feet away.
Pelosi mulls committee to investigate U.S. Capitol attack
This comes after Senate Republicans blocked what had been considered a bipartisan effort to create an independent 9/11-style commission last month.
Grand jury declines to charge Texas officers over in-custody death
Marvin David Scott III allegedly died after officers at a Texas detention facility pepper sprayed him and put a spit mask on his face as he was suffering from a mental health crisis.
Space
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Space
Solving the space laundry issue
How do astronauts do laundry in space? They don't. They wear their underwear, gym clothes and everything else until they can't take the filth and stink anymore, then junk them. NASA wants to change that. CBS Los Angeles has the details.
Space balloon touts 20-mile high trip above Earth. Price: $125,000.
Space Perspective wants to send 8 people on tourist excursions that shows them a 20-mile high view of Earth and the stars.
NASA working to fix Hubble Space Telescope computer glitch
Engineers are confident they can return the Hubble Space Telescope to service after it was sidelined by a computer problem.
How to watch the full "strawberry" moon, the last supermoon of 2021
June's full moon is quickly approaching, and it marks the final supermoon of the year.
Astronauts deploy solar array in second attempt
The successful solar array installation clears the way for another spacewalk Friday
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The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Cayley Mandadi death: A look at her final hours
After attending a music festival with her boyfriend in October 2017, Cayley Mandadi died from injuries she sustained that day -- but what exactly caused her death?
Ted Bundy: The serial killer's final years
Notorious serial killer Ted Bundy's murder spree ended when he was caught shortly after attacking several women at Florida State University in Tallahassee.
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Richest people in the world
Forbes has updated their billionaires list, detailing the richest people around the world.
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Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce
CBSN and CBS MoneyWatch present "Employment in America: A Shifting Workforce." The special, anchored by Lana Zak, takes a look at the state of employment as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and includes valuable information for job seekers and career changers.
Florida high-rise condo collapses
One person is confirmed dead and dozens are missing after part of a high-rise condo building in Surfside, Florida, collapsed early Thursday morning. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from the scene.
New York suspends Giuliani's law license
The Supreme Court of New York has suspended Rudy Giuliani's license to practice law due to his "demonstrably false and misleading statements to courts, lawmakers and the public at large in his capacity as lawyer for former President Donald J. Trump." CBS News legal contributor Rebecca Roiphe spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN to discuss the impact.
Judge blocks CDC's cruise ship restrictions
A federal judge blocked the CDC's coronavirus restrictions for cruise lines in Florida, saying rules on vaccinations and other measures should be voluntary. Washington Post reporter Hannah Sampson joined CBSN with more.
Deadly Florida building collapse
At least one person is dead after a 12-story condo tower collapsed in Florida. Crews continue to work to try to find any survivors that may be trapped under the rubble. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the scene, and speaks to Surfside, Florida’s mayor.