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.
7 people shot outside Virginia graduation; 2 suspects in custody
Off-duty officers working security inside the ceremony responded to the scene and found three shooting victims with life-threatening injuries, and four with non-life-threatening injuries.
2 shot at Maryland cemetery during funeral of 10-year-old murder victim
A man was killed and a woman was hurt in a Maryland cemetery shooting that happened during the funeral of a 10-year-old murder victim. Tuesday's victims were not part of the funeral, police said.
DeSantis touts Texas cooperation after officials recommend charges
A Texas sheriff's office said it had recommended criminal charges over two flights to Martha's Vineyard last year.
These are the most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers
The young generation has a propensity for home ownership despite facing headwinds, report shows.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Want to save for retirement? This 401(k) gives up to $250 cash back
The first-of-its-kind boost is based on the new Secure 2.0 law, which allows retirement plans to provide financial incentives to save.
Judge temporarily blocks Florida ban on trans minor care
The ruling states that the minors whose parents requested the injunction can continue to receive gender-affirming treatment with GnRH agonists, known as "puberty blockers" or cross-sex hormones.
Remember that looming recession? Not happening, some economists say
"People have been using the wrong R-word to describe the economy," one economist said. "It's resilience — not recession."
Human Rights Campaign declares "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans
The civil rights organization also issued a guidebook to help ensure safety for both LGBTQ+ residents and travelers in "hostile states."
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7 people shot outside Virginia graduation; 2 suspects in custody
Off-duty officers working security inside the ceremony responded to the scene and found three shooting victims with life-threatening injuries, and four with non-life-threatening injuries.
2 shot at Maryland cemetery during funeral of 10-year-old murder victim
A man was killed and a woman was hurt in a Maryland cemetery shooting that happened during the funeral of a 10-year-old murder victim. Tuesday's victims were not part of the funeral, police said.
DeSantis touts Texas cooperation after officials recommend charges
A Texas sheriff's office said it had recommended criminal charges over two flights to Martha's Vineyard last year.
These are the most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers
The young generation has a propensity for home ownership despite facing headwinds, report shows.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
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These are the most popular cities for Gen Z homebuyers
The young generation has a propensity for home ownership despite facing headwinds, report shows.
Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
Want to save for retirement? This 401(k) gives up to $250 cash back
The first-of-its-kind boost is based on the new Secure 2.0 law, which allows retirement plans to provide financial incentives to save.
Remember that looming recession? Not happening, some economists say
"People have been using the wrong R-word to describe the economy," one economist said. "It's resilience — not recession."
"What the duck" is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
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Blinken planning to travel to China soon for high-level talks
Details of the visit are still being finalized, but planning is underway for Blinken to make the trip this month, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Ukraine's counteroffensive appears to be in opening phases
An uptick in Ukrainian operations signals the opening phases of the counteroffensive against Russia are underway, but not the main push.
Senate chair weighing subpoena for Harlan Crow over Clarence Thomas ties
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden accused Harlan Crow of "doubling down on bogus legal theories."
Watch Live: Chris Christie announces 2024 presidential campaign
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Trump made the country "smaller by dividing us even further and pitting one group against another."
GOP Rep. Jim Jordan seeks DOJ memo on special counsel's Trump probes
The letter from House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan comes a day after lawyers for former President Donald Trump met with the special counsel and other officials at the Justice Department.
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Merck sues government over Medicare drug pricing, claiming "extortion"
Drugmaker says it's unconstitutional for the feds to negotiate drug prices on behalf of seniors. Patient advocates say it's "desperately needed."
New study finds AI can help improve breast cancer risk predictions
A new study is showing yet another way artificial intelligence is entering the medical field. This time, researchers found AI algorithms improved on existing practices for predicting breast cancer risk.
Massage therapists ease hospice patients' pain — but aren't easy to find
The pandemic disrupted the massage industry. Now those who specialize in hospice massage therapy are in demand and redefining their roles.
Changing The World: A discussion about mental health
Chelsea Clinton, Raquelle Stevens, Midge Purce and Glenn Close gathered to highlight the mental health epidemic in a Two Bridge "Changing The World" panel discussion moderated by CBS2's Maurice DuBois.
Health firm wrongly told hundreds of people they might have cancer
Grail, a biotech firm that makes a blood test for detecting cancer, blamed the snafu on a technology glitch.
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Blinken planning to travel to China soon for high-level talks
Details of the visit are still being finalized, but planning is underway for Blinken to make the trip this month, three sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Astrud Gilberto, "The Girl from Ipanema" singer, dead at 83
Gilberto's performance in English turned her into an overnight sensation and helped popularized bossa nova in the U.S.
Why working in China is getting "very risky" for some U.S. companies
Elon Musk may be fine, but for smaller U.S. businesses, operating in China has become "very risky," a lawyer who works in the country tells CBS News.
Scientists claim evidence that our distant relatives buried their dead
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
Natalee Holloway suspect to challenge extradition to U.S., lawyer says
Holloway was 18 when she was last seen during a trip with classmates to Aruba. She was last seen leaving a bar with Joran van der Sloot.
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Astrud Gilberto, "The Girl from Ipanema" singer, dead at 83
Gilberto's performance in English turned her into an overnight sensation and helped popularized bossa nova in the U.S.
Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case, averting trial
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled with a woman who claims he raped her, averting a trial that was about to begin in New York City.
Hollywood actors vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike
The actors' union, which has roughly 160,000 members, voted overwhelmingly to strike if negotiations with studios turn sour.
Actor Luna Blaise on "Manifest" ending
Actor Luna Blaise stars in the TV series "Manifest" on Netflix. Blaise joins "CBS Mornings" and shares her reaction to the show's final episodes, what she took from set and what it was like to say goodbye to her character, Olive.
Colts' Isaiah Rodgers admits "mistakes" after gambling allegations surface
The Indianapolis Colts said they're aware the NFL has opened a gambling probe into one of the team's players. Rodgers said he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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Technology
Study says AI better at predicting cancer risk
A new study claims that artificial intelligence is more accurate at predicting a patient's cancer risk than traditional methods. Janet Shamlian takes a look at how the emerging technology could help breast cancer diagnoses.
"What the duck" is no more with new iPhone autocorrect update
The update comes for those who "just wanted to type a ducking word," Apple said at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
Apple unveils new iOS 17 features: Here's what users can expect
The company's operating system upgrade, coming September, adds live voicemail transcribing and an enhanced autocorrect tool.
Apple's launch into virtual reality
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
Apple unveils mixed reality headset
Apple unveiled a long-anticipated piece of hardware during its worldwide developers conference Monday. The new "Vision Pro" mixed-reality headset is the tech juggernaut's first foray into what it calls "spatial computing." Brian Heater, hardware editor at TechCrunch, joins CBS News to discuss the significance behind the headset and other highlights from the conference.
Science
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This orange lobster is a 'one- in- 30 million' find, experts say
The University of New England is also home to a blue lobster named Blueberry, a large lobster named Larry, and a famous yellow lobster, named Banana.
Scientists claim evidence that our distant relatives buried their dead
The lead scientist tells CBS News that the discoveries his team is making in the Rising Star cave system may force us to rethink "what it means to be human."
Sailing race takes competitors around the world while collecting climate data
The boats go where few scientific missions travel, making the data they collect especially valuable.
Scientists find potential predator that can kill spotted lanternflies
Authorities have urged people to do whatever they can to stop the invasive species known as the spotted lanternfly from spreading.
Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
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7 people shot outside Virginia graduation; 2 suspects in custody
Off-duty officers working security inside the ceremony responded to the scene and found three shooting victims with life-threatening injuries, and four with non-life-threatening injuries.
Iowa teen who brutally killed parents sentenced to life in prison
Officers found Ethan Orton covered in blood after he killed his parents at the family's home in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Natalee Holloway suspect to challenge extradition to U.S., lawyer says
Holloway was 18 when she was last seen during a trip with classmates to Aruba. She was last seen leaving a bar with Joran van der Sloot.
Teenager tried to hire hitman to kill 7-year-old, Iowa police say
The 17-year-old allegedly submitted the child's information to a bogus website called rentahitman.com.
New York trooper charged in deadly shooting captured on bodycam video
The charges in the death of James Huber are a rare example of a criminal case being brought against an officer by New York's attorney general.
Space
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SpaceX launches space station resupply mission
The Dragon carries needed crew supplies and equipment, along with two roll-out solar array blankets.
New Webb telescope images reveal center of far-off galaxy
One of the new images, part of an "astronomical treasure trove" reveal asteroid tails shooting across the far-off galaxy.
Livestream captures images of Mars
In a first of its kind event, the European Space Agency on Friday livestreamed images of Mars in what it called an opportunity "to get as close as it's currently possible" to the Red Planet.
A strawberry moon will take the night sky this weekend. Here's how to see it.
Around the world, people can catch a sweet treat in the night sky this weekend.
For first time ever, a near livestream of Mars
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
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Woman poisoned with cheesecake; lookalike convicted of attempted murder
See the details of the bizarre case.
Summer music heats up 2023
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
How investigators solved murder of missing Florida woman
Vero Beach Police investigators focused on cellphone tower pings and surveillance footage cameras to catch a man who murdered his former girlfriend.
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California investigating migrant flights
California's attorney general is investigating two flights that carried migrants from Texas to Sacramento. California is blaming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for the flights and says they might have been illegal. Elise Preston reports.
Prince Harry evidence against U.K. tabloids
Prince Harry will make an appearance in court Tuesday as he sues one of Britain's tabloid newspapers for phone hacking and illegal intrusion into his private life. The publisher admits phone hacking once took place at its newspapers but denies that the Duke of Sussex was ever a target. Holly Williams spoke with media lawyer Matthew Gill about what Harry hoped to achieve by taking the very public case to trial.
Apple's launch into virtual reality
Apple is unveiling its Vision Pro headset, a virtual reality device set for release next year at a starting cost of $3,499.00. Carter Evans reports.
2 more deaths linked to recalled baby recliner
Two more deaths have been linked to the Boppy Newborn Lounger, which was recalled nearly two years ago. The recliner has been linked to the suffocation deaths of at least 10 babies.
Mothers look for solutions to child care deserts
More than half the country lives in areas where child care is difficult or impossible to come by. Two mothers in Wisconsin decided to take matters into their own hands. Meg Oliver has the story.