Lil Nas X seemingly comes out as gay
"Thought I made it obvious," he tweeted, pointing out the rainbows in his album artwork
Pride Month
Massive parades celebrate 5 decades of LGBTQ pride
Thousands of revelers packed onto Fifth Avenue, dressed in rainbow-colored clothing waved flags and signs as the parade got underway
Tim Cook on the work still needed for LGBTQ equality
With Pride Parades happening across the country, Cook comments on how far gay rights have come in the 50 years since the Stonewall Riots and the road ahead
LGBTQ elders recall the Stonewall Inn riots on 50th anniversary
"As long as there's goodness in people's hearts, and I think there is, we will find ways to benefit society," Martin Boyce said
Alan Cumming on LGBTQ rights: "We've got to be vigilant"
"We also have to remember how far we've got to go, at a time when our rights are being threatened everywhere in this country"
Stonewall riots 50th anniversary: "We will be out, loud, and proud"
Fifty years ago, hundreds of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people launched a fight for civil rights that continues half a century later
Stonewall Inn's march from illicit dive to national monument
NYPD raid of underground gay bar in 1969 sparked LGBTQ-rights movement--and a business brand 50 years in the making
Pride 2019 on the "CBS This Morning" Podcast
The podcast spent the month talking LGBTQ travel destinations, youth in crisis, and compassion and courage in the early days of HIV/AIDS
Prince William would "fully support" his kids if they were LGBTQ
He added that he'd be concerned about the potential "discrimination" they could face
"Straight Pride Parade" clears first hurdle to proposed event
Conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos would be the parade's grand marshal and mascot
"Rainbow retail" big during Pride Month, but what about rest of year?
Businesses say their rainbow-themed Pride efforts are meant to do good — and, yes, win over a new crop of consumers
SF Pride won't boot Google from LGBTQ parade
Group behind the annual celebration rejects call by workers with the search giant to exclude it from the march
Most see progress in ending LGBTQ discrimination
CBS News poll finds record high support for same-sex marriage, but most say some discrimination still exists
Couple receives thank you for flying Pride flag
The person who wrote the letter said seeing the flag helped them come out to their family
New York bans "gay panic" defense for murders
"We are sending this noxious legal defense strategy to the dustbin of history where it belongs," said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
Pride Plays festival marks Stonewall's 50th anniversary
The Pride Plays festival aims to "capture the prideful spirit of the LGBTQ community" on stage
Janet Mock makes history with Netflix deal
Mock said she hopes the accomplishment, "will be a huge signal boost, industrywide, to empower people and equip them to tell their own stories"
Joe Biden visits New York City's Stonewall Inn ahead of uprising anniversary
Biden posted video to his Instagram story with a bar patron saying "hey Joe, can I have a beer?"
California joins other states in raising Pride flags at Capitol
California's governor shared the news online and mentioned the rainbow flag was raised in honor to "celebrate and support" the LGBTQ community.
Dad hugs strangers at pride parade and brings marchers to tears
Scott Dittman received over 700 hundred hugs from strangers that shared personal experiences they faced in life
Ecuador's highest court legalizes same-sex marriage
Ecuador's highest court approved same-sex marriage Wednesday — a huge milestone for the LGBTQ community in the traditionally Catholic and conservative country
Gallery's "Pride Sale" to auction off iconic LGBTQ items
Swann Galleries president Nicholas Lowry told CBS News he hopes the auction "resonates with the public as much as it did with us"
Man shows LGBTQ support on truck: "Not all country boys are bigots"
"I'm sure this is not a very welcome message around here, but this is going to be displayed on my truck for the entire month of June in support of pride month"
Jonathan Van Ness identifies as non-binary and genderqueer
"Somedays I feel like a boy and somedays I feel like a girl," JVN said
Pence defends ban of Pride flags at embassies
"One flag should fly, and that's the American flag," Pence said
U.S.
Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego.
Carnival still has 6,000 passengers on ships at sea
Cruise ship operator said people on the ships may not be able to disembark until the end of April.
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating.
Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
"Star Wars" actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus
The actor also worked as a dialect coach for actors such as Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
President Trump has painted a sobering picture of the toll the virus is expected to take on the country.
Dozens in California nursing home hit with COVID-19 and 2 have died
Six staff members of the Cedar Mountain Post Acute Rehabilitation in Yucaipa, east of L.A., have also tested positive
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
More than 75,000 cases have been confirmed in the state, which is the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
Trump rule could kill "billions of birds," ex-wildlife chief says
The Trump administration is moving to scale back criminal enforcement of a law protecting most American wild bird species.
Church packed for services again despite charges against pastor
Pastor of Life Tabernacle Church, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana was already hit with misdemeanor counts for defying state gatherings ban amid pandemic. Some protesters turned out, as well.
"I heard the roar": Strong earthquake rocks central Idaho
The 6.5 temblor was felt in a wide region but there were no early reports of injuries or damage. One seismologist called it a once in 30 or 40 year event.
Coronavirus updates from March 31, 2020
The White House projects 100,000 to 240,000 people could die in the U.S., even with social distancing measures.
Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
The bureau holds 146,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide.
Coronavirus death toll at Maryland nursing home rises to 5
One man in his 90s with underlying health problems died Saturday evening at the nursing home, health officials said.
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
U.K. family spreads joy with virus lockdown version of a Broadway hit
The six members of England's Marsh family may be stuck at home together, but they're trying not to lose their sense of humor, and it's helping others through a crisis.
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego.
Putin sends military plane to U.S. with supplies to fight virus
Video released by the ministry showed the cargo plane loaded with boxes preparing to take off from a military airbase near Moscow.
Rubber bullets fired at South Africans defying coronavirus orders
Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control.
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
Over 4,000 pounds of drugs found in tunnel under border
The drug bust happened after agents found a 2,000-foot-long underground tunnel that extended from a warehouse in Tijuana to San Diego.
Carnival still has 6,000 passengers on ships at sea
Cruise ship operator said people on the ships may not be able to disembark until the end of April.
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating.
Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
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Biden casts doubts on Democrats' July convention amid coronavirus crisis
Former Vice President Joe Biden said now that the Tokyo Olympics have been pushed back a year because of the coronavirus, "there's more time" for the Democrats to hold their nominating convention.
Watch live: Coronavirus Task Force gives update on response
President Trump has painted a sobering picture of the toll the virus is expected to take on the country.
Watch live: New York Governor Cuomo gives coronavirus update
More than 75,000 cases have been confirmed in the state, which is the U.S. epicenter of the virus outbreak.
A week before primary, Wisconsin faces poll worker shortage
Jurisdictions say they're short almost 7,000 poll workers.
Lawmakers call on ICE to free more immigrants amid pandemic
A federal judge said not releasing sick immigrants could lead to "unconscionable and possibly barbaric result."
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U.S. Army Field Band still playing amid coronavirus
Concert halls have gone dark all over the world, but the coronavirus could not silence the U.S. Army Field Band. David Martin reports.
“ACM Presents: Our Country” airs Sunday
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.
Empire State Building flashes red to honor first responders
The top of the New York City landmark has a siren-like light revolving around its famed needle.
Who should play Joe Exotic in a "Tiger King" movie?
There can be only one Tiger King.
Stephon Marbury is trying to help deliver 10M masks to NYC
The gear is for hospital workers and first responders in the front lines against coronavirus.
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Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Amazon fires worker who organized warehouse walkout
New York City mayor and New York state Attorney General say they'll investigate if the firing was retaliatory.
Screening site promised by Trump takes step toward expansion
The Project Baseline website remains focused on just four California counties
Can this simple ventilator help slow coronavirus death rate?
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.
Amazon warehouse workers walk out over coronavirus
Workers in Staten Island, New York, say the e-commerce giant is not doing enough to protect them from getting sick.
Science
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SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
Great Barrier Reef suffers another mass bleaching
This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.
Australian bushfire smoke killed more people than fires: Study
Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.
Air pollution clearing due to coronavirus lockdowns
Satellite images show strict lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus are also having an impact on the environment.
Nature up close: Allowing nature to tend to our souls
"Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers a break from the virus
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Coronavirus updates: Deadliest day yet puts U.S. COVID-19 toll over 4,000
Globally the disease has claimed more than 42,000 lives, and the White House says it could kill more than 200,000 in America alone.
28 Texas spring breakers test positive for coronavirus
A group of 70 young adults from Texas traveled to Mexico – now the health department is investigating.
Rubber bullets fired at South Africans defying coronavirus orders
Authorities are worried the coronavirus could spread in poorer areas where crowds are difficult to control.
Chicago ER doctor: Virus crisis is "the only thing that scares me"
"This is the most scared I've ever been being an ER doctor, and it's not just because of me. It's because I have a wife and a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old at home and I don't want to expose them," he told CBS News' David Begnaud.
Drastic, early action seems to keep a lid on Jordan's COVID-19 outbreak
Strict lockdown measures were implemented in the kingdom after just a few cases of the new coronavirus popped up, and it appears to be working.
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Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Disney's Bob Iger gives up salary during coronavirus
Iger isn't the only Disney employee giving up some earnings while the Disney parks remain closed.
Stocks suffer their worst quarter since 2008
"This is the fastest move in history from an all-time high to a bear market," one finance pro commented.
Amazon fires worker who organized warehouse walkout
New York City mayor and New York state Attorney General say they'll investigate if the firing was retaliatory.
More retail giants will furlough workers, expert says
"The job situation is going to be getting worse and worse, at least for the next few months," Schlesinger said.
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Federal prisons will confine inmates to cells for 14 days
The bureau holds 146,000 inmates across 122 facilities nationwide.
Police ask for leads in disappearance of Don Lewis
Carole is accused of having some involvement in her husband's disappearance in the series — rumors she vehemently denies.
Pastor arrested after holding packed church service in Florida
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.
Man charged for throwing "corona party" with 47 people
The New Jersey governor called the party "stupid" and said he would "name and shame" anybody who throws one.
"Grim Sleeper" serial killer found dead in prison
The stepmother of a victim named Barbara Ware said she was shocked by the news.
Space
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Space
NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus
NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.
SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract
SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.
U.S. Space Force launches billion-dollar military comms satellite
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.
Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation
By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving lives," retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson said.
Coronavirus to stop astronaut's family from attending launch
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy is dealing with some unexpected changes as he prepares for launch next month.
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Lizzie Borden case: Images from the notorious crime scene
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.
Awkward Easter Bunny photos
Children love the Easter Bunny – until they meet him
America's most conservative colleges in 2020, ranked
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Sole survivor of Chino Hills massacre describes what happened
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.
Protesters show up at packed Louisiana church
A defiant pastor Tony Spell presided over another service at the Life Tabernacle Church despite being charged with violating the state’s virus-prompted gatherings ban. Some protesters showed they thought he was out of line. Lester Duhe of WAFB-TV reports.
Germany's low coronavirus death rate
Like a number of European countries, Germany has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. There's more than 72,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, but fewer than 800 people have died. That's far less than the thousands who have died in Italy and Spain. CBS News journalist Anna Noryskiewicz joined CBSN with more on what could be contributing to Germany's low mortality rate.
White House issues dire warning on coronavirus
President Trump is telling Americans to prepare for a "very painful" two-week period as the coronavirus death toll continues to climb. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Dog delivers groceries to quarantined neighbor
A golden retriever in Colorado is helping his elderly neighbor practice social distancing by picking up her shopping list, giving it to his owner, and then delivering her bags of groceries.
