One mother's journey to encourage gay pride with hugs
Sara Cunningham created the group "Free Mom Hugs," which promotes gay pride through hugs.
Pride Month
Queer artists are reclaiming religion for the kids they used to be
As movements like #exvangelicals continue to grow, CBS News spoke to three queer artists who have reclaimed elements of their religion in their art.
Pride Month in Arab states brings warnings and rainbow hunts
As Lebanon orders security forces to quash events "promoting homosexuality," 2 other nations work to root out rainbows that violate "public morals."
Trans leader drives LGBTQ services and acceptance in the Bronx
Sean Ebony Coleman created Destination Tomorrow, a center for the predominantly Black and Brown community.
Biden announces executive actions targeting anti-LGBTQ laws
Several states have enacted anti-LGBTQ measures.
Where colleges fall short for LGBTQ+ students
College can be an exciting time for many young Americans, but some LGBTQ+ students may not get the support they need on campus. Genny Beemyn, director of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst's Stonewall Center, joins CBS News to discuss where some colleges fall short and how they can improve.
Celebrating Pride with stories of love
A childhood crush turned into a timeless love story. A marriage that becomes stronger after one person transitions. A love so great it literally crosses oceans. Read the heartwarming stories of LGBTQ couples falling in love.
Disability activists push for more inclusive Pride celebrations
Activists are calling for organizers to make events accessible for the disabled community even as they go virtual.
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.
Pride Month Love Stories: Basketball coaches fall in love
Erica Ferguson and Dr. Julie Shaw are two women's basketball coaches who fell in love with the game – then with each other. The couple shared their story of acceptance, building businesses, and their inspiring wedding photos.
Growing concern over "Rainbow Capitalism"
Many companies are transforming their brands to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. But their political contributions appear to tell a different story. Sheila Krumholz, an administrator for OpenSecrets, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
50-plus years of LGBT Pride parades
The year 1970 marked what many historians consider the first gay pride parades in America.
Biden marks Pride Month with speech, names Pulse a memorial
Biden is expected to announce Jessica Stern as the U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons.
Parents share pride for LGBTQ+ children
Pride celebrations have been popping up all over the country during the month of June—commemorating the fight for LGBTQ+ equality. In their own words, parents of LGBTQ+ kids and adults tell “CBS This Morning” about their own acceptance journeys and why they are proud of their children.
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.
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.
Rainbow flag ruled too "political" for Germany-Hungary soccer game
Munich wanted to light up its sports stadium with a rainbow in support of LGBTQ+ people, right after Hungary passed a law banning "promotion" of homosexuality to minors.
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.
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.
Former college swimmer on trans representation
Bailar is using his platform to fight back against rising anti-trans legislation.
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.
U.S.
Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Former USA Softball president charged with sex offenses involving a child
Gouveia was arrested on April 14 on eight felony counts of lewd lascivious act with a child under the age of 14, authorities said.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
Dallas Cowboys face critics amid gun-themed coffee partnership
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant surprises waitress with $500 tip
"Blessings come when you bless others," Morant said.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ free for one year
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
Father hid son in dumpster during Highland Park shooting
The suspected gunman fired 70 rounds at the Illinois community paradegoers, an experience that Alexander Sandoval said was "terrorizing."
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Bette Midler defends abortion access tweet criticized as anti-trans
The performer defended herself and denied any intent to spread transphobia in a series of tweets.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
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Smithfield Foods agrees to $42M fine in pork price-fixing suit
Suit is pending against other major pork producers including Hormel, Tyson Foods, Seaboard Foods and Triumph Foods.
Rivian launching electric SUV amid questions about company's future
Rivian, which won the race to deliver the first all-electric pickup truck, is launching its SUV amid major questions about whether it can deliver on its ambitious goals.
Dallas Cowboys face critics amid gun-themed coffee partnership
The NFL team shouldn't partner with a pro-gun coffee company weeks after a mass shooting in Uvalde, fans say.
Amazon Prime members now get Grubhub+ free for one year
The food delivery membership is valued at $9.99 per month and will be offered to Prime members for free.
Job openings fell in May but remained near historic high
Employers advertised fewer jobs as the economy showed signs of slowing, but there are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person.
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Biden administration urges appeals court to uphold DACA program
Republican-led states are asking a federal appellate court to declare the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful.
DOJ operation aimed at curbing violent crime yields 1,500 arrests
The 30-day initiative was deemed "Operation North Star" and focused on cities with a high number of homicides and shootings.
Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone to appear before Jan. 6 committee
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol assault had issued a subpoena for his testimony.
DOJ sues Arizona over law requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new state law that it says conflicts with federal law.
DOJ warning to states over bans on abortion pill points to legal fight ahead
The Biden administration has signaled that medication abortion may be the next front in the fight to preserve abortion rights in states that are curtailing access.
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Juvenile arthritis or growing pains?
Dr. Karen Onel, pediatric rheumatology chief, explains symptoms of stiffness and joint swelling to look for in children.
Best sunscreens for summer 2022
Beauty director April Franzino joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss the best sunscreens Good Housekeeping Beauty Lab tested for summer 2022. She offers tips for parents on ways to get kids to wear sunscreen when heading outside this summer.
Stealth health risks of soccer examined
The family of professional soccer player Scott Vermillion says they learned about the warning signs of brain damage from head impacts too late. Vermillion was diagnosed with CTE after his death, making him the first public case in a U.S. professional player. Dr. Jon LaPook continues his look at the emerging evidence on CTE.
Canada to throw out 13.6 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
Officials say the doses expired "due to limited demand for the vaccine" domestically, and logistical challenges in donating them elsewhere.
Ice cream sold in Florida linked to listeria outbreak, CDC says
Anyone who has products from Big Olaf Creamery, which is based in Sarasota, should throw them away, the CDC said.
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12 civilians dead as Russia shells eastern Ukraine: "Every crime will be punished"
One governor accused Russian forces of scorched-earth tactics, "burning down and destroying everything on their way."
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Bishop proposes "social pact" with drug traffickers in Mexico
Questions about the security strategy of Mexico's president have mounted since two Jesuit priests were murdered last month.
U.K.'s Boris Johnson clings to power as scandal sparks wave of resignations
The latest stain on the premier's credibility came in the form of his shifting account on when he knew about sexual misconduct allegations against a man he promoted.
Hundreds of inmates escape after jihadists blast hole in prison wall
Officials in Nigeria say "very determined" Boko Haram rebels used "high-grade explosives" to create the escape route.
Entertainment
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Coldplay on inclusive concerts
“CBS Mornings speaks” with the seven-time Grammy Award-winning band Coldplay about the implementation of new technology that helps deaf concert-goers enjoy their music.
Carlos Santana collapses on stage during show near Detroit
The 74-year-old musician was performing in Clarkston, Michigan, when he collapsed.
"Into the Woods" returns to Broadway
Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her role starring in the revival of "Into The Woods" on Broadway. She speaks on the healing power of the show and its important messages.
Here Comes The Sun: Mikhail Baryshnikov
Dancer and actor Mikhail Baryshnikov sits down with Anthony Mason to discuss his role in “The Cherry Orchard” at Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York. He also voices his opinion on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Also, David Pogue meets the creators of Marcel the Shell, an animated character who stars in the film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.” “Here Comes The Sun” is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on “CBS Sunday Morning.”
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Voyager Digital suspends crypto trading
Digital asset brokerage company Voyager Digital is the latest casualty of the cryptocurrency meltdown. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Anne-Marie Green to discuss what this means for investors.
Google to delete location history for visits to abortion clinics
Visits to counseling centers, fertility centers, addiction treatment facilities, weight loss clinics and cosmetic surgery clinics will also be erased from users' location histories.
FCC wants TikTok removed from app stores
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has issued an order for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores, citing a pattern of surreptitious data storage and access. The FCC gave Apple and Google until July 8 to respond. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins anchors Tanya Rivero and Nikki Battiste to explain the controversy.
Big Tech faces pressure on abortion cases
Tech companies are facing numerous questions on whether they will cooperate with law enforcement officials who may seek to prosecute abortions where the procedure is now banned. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on the pressures these companies are facing, including from their own employees.
Summer gadgets to help you stay cool
CNET editorial director Dan Ackerman joins "CBS Mornings" to share innovative technology that can help families beat the heat and save money this summer.
Science
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Invasive fly from Asia discovered in North Carolina for first time
The spotted lanternfly feeds on more than 100 species of plants, including hops, fruit trees and native trees.
Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Freeze-dried mice: How a new technique could help conserve species
The United Nations has warned that extinctions are accelerating worldwide and at least a million species could disappear.
"Engine Trouble": How greenhouse gases threaten our world
The Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday limiting the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to strictly regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants makes the effort to counter climate change much more difficult. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" video essay, writer and narrator Robert Krulwich explains why rising levels of carbon dioxide in our air since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution pose an existential threat to us and our planet. Based on the work of Aatish Bhatia. Animation directed and designed by Nate Milton. Music by Buck St. Thomas.
New York denies permit renewal for bitcoin mining company
State officials said Greenidge Generation's mine is a threat to New York's climate goals. A Greenidge spokesperson says, "It simply would not."
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Eric Holder found guilty in death of rapper Nipsey Hussle
Hussle was fatally shot outside of the clothing store he owned in Los Angeles in March 2019.
Parade suspect confessed and considered a second attack, officials say
Authorities said the suspect "went into details about what he had done" in an interview with investigators.
Accused Highland Park parade gunman denied bail
The 21-year-old man accused of opening fire on a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, has been denied bail. He appeared before a judge for the first time on Wednesday, facing seven first-degree murder charges. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave discusses what happened in court.
Suspected Highland Park parade gunman charged with 7 counts of first-degree murder
A gunman attacked paradegoers from a rooftop, killing 7 people, during a Chicago suburb's July Fourth festivities.
47 Texas migrant truck victims now identified, including a 13-year-old
The tedious process of identification continues, but some families have already confirmed their losses.
Space
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Engineers scramble to restore contact with moon-bound spacecraft
The low-cost CAPSTONE is a pathfinder to test an unusual lunar orbit for NASA's Artemis moon program.
Atlas 5 launches early warning testbed satellite
New infrared sensor technology is designed to improve detection of ballistic and hypersonic weapons.
SpaceX launches SES communications satellite
The SES-22 relay station is the first of six new satellites that will deliver TV, radio and data across the U.S.
First Mexican-born woman to go to space describes "fascinating" journey
"Seeing the Earth from the outside ... it really puts things into perspective," Katya Echazarreta said.
55-pound spacecraft heads to moon to test "halo" orbit for NASA
The solar-powered microwave oven-sized craft is a key part of the agency's Artemis moon program.
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Live music is back on stage 2022
Concerts are back on track, with rock, heavy metal, country and hip hop artists returning to live performances.
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The 31 deadliest jobs in America in 2022, ranked
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The end of Roe v. Wade: America reacts
As abortion-rights activists mourned the end of an era, anti-abortion advocates celebrated a long-fought victory.
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Sri Lanka Prime Minister says country is "bankrupt"
Sri Lanka's prime minister says the country is officially bankrupt. The South Asian country defaulted on its debt for the first time in its history as an independent nation in May. SIshaan Tharoor, a foreign affairs columnist at the Washington Post, joins CBS News to discuss why Sri Lanka's financial crisis continues to worsen.
Members of Trump's legal team subpoenaed
Georgia officials investigating potential criminal interference in the state's 2020 elections have subpoenaed seven Trump allies. CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano spoke with Tamar Hallerman, senior reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, about the potential impact this could have on the investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
No bail for Bobby Crimo III, accused shooter in Highland Park mass shooting
The suspect in the deadly Highland Park mass shooting, Robert "Bobby" Crimo III, confessed to opening fire from a rooftop during the July 4th parade, before fleeing to Wisconsin, where he considered shooting more people.
Party strategies heading into 2022 midterms
Former President Trump could announce as soon as this summer another run for office in 2024, sources close to Mr. Trump tell CBS News. Lauren Zelt, former deputy communications director to New Hampshire Sen. Kelly Ayotte and founder of Zelt Communications and CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright join CBS News to discuss what a Trump candidacy could mean ahead of the November midterm elections.
Boris Johnson faces intense push to resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing intense pressure to resign as several members of his government have stepped down, including some key cabinet officials. CBS News foreign correspondent Roxana Saberi has more on the scrutiny Johnson faces, and whether his own party could push him out of office.