Virtual event to mark the 56th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday"
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events to commemorate the 56th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" will be held virtually.
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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, events to commemorate the 56th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" will be held virtually.
"John Lewis was an extraordinary man," Winfrey said. "A man of great vision who lived a life with the purpose of making sure America lived out its ideals."
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80.
"When we do form a more perfect union... John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America," Mr. Obama said on Thursday.
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding.
The funeral is being held Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
A funeral will be held for Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday.
An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon.
Lewis led the march across the bridge on March 7, 1965, a day that would become known as "Bloody Sunday."
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday.
The late civil rights icon will lie in state, and the public will have a chance to pay their respects.
"The name Robert E. Lee is forever connected to the Confederacy, and Confederate values are ones that do not align with our community," one school board member said.
Democrats made strengthening voting rights a key campaign promise of the 2018 midterm elections.
Georgia's 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018.
Lewis, who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and served in Congress for decades, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December.
The Democratic Party of Georgia on Monday selected Nikema Williams, a Georgia state senator, to replace John Lewis on the ballot for the November general election.
Lewis worked closely with both Bill and Hillary Clinton through the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.
Colin Powell also said the Army should rename bases honoring Confederates "as quickly as we can."
In 1998 the civil rights activist and Congressman retraced his journey as a young protester fighting for justice, from lunch counter sit-ins to the "Bloody Sunday" march in Selma, Ala.
"I think he taught us how you should go about creating change when you have differences," said Rep. Karen Bass. "And I think that's part of his legacy."
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, former reality star Spencer Pratt addressed his inexperience in politics as he runs for L.A. mayor.
More than 12,000 people gave up their asylum claims or voluntarily departed the U.S. as ICE moved to cut cases short by sending asylum-seekers to third countries, a CBS News analysis found.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. expects to receive Iran's response to the draft agreement for ending the war "today at some point."
One U.K. lawmaker says big election losses for the ruling Labour Party and its main rivals show the de-facto two-party system is "not just dying, it is dead."
The congressional redistricting referendum was passed by Virginia voters last month and would have given Democrats a more favorable map.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Attorneys for accused White House Correspondents' Dinner shooter Cole Allen asked a judge to disqualify Jeanine Pirro and other senior Justice Department leaders from the case because they were present during the incident.
The Justice Department argues the patchwork of state laws around guns makes it difficult to take them across state lines for lawful purposes like target shooting, hunting and self-defense.
Spencer Pratt has said he was compelled to launch his unlikely mayoral run after his home was destroyed in last year's devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Three of the nation's major scholarly groups challenged the Trump administration's cuts to humanities grants.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Three U.S. Navy destroyers transiting the Strait of Hormuz came under attack on Thursday, and the U.S. struck on two Iranian ports abutting the strait, putting into question an increasingly fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
The State Department is initiating a review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States, a U.S. official said, a move that could lead Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider ordering the closure of some posts.
A council appointed by President Trump has proposed major changes to FEMA's disaster relief response.
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
Cox managed the Braves for 25 seasons, winning the World Series in 1995.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
A pedestrian was hit by a Frontier airplane departing Denver for LA late Friday night, the airport and airline confirmed.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
ABC filed a petition with the FCC claiming that the agency's scrutiny of "The View" threatens to "chill critical protected speech."
Hiring once again exceeded forecasts, with employers adding far more than the projected gains of 65,000.
The tariffs were put in place in February, days after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump's previous round of sweeping "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt opened up about his run for mayor of Los Angeles in an exclusive interview with CBS News.
The U.S. military's latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two men Friday while leaving one survivor.
Alabama lawmakers have approved a plan for new House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year's elections.
A trade court's ruling this week against a 10% U.S. tariff is narrow in scope, offering limited relief to importers. Here's what to know.
President Trump said the agreement will swap 1,000 prisoners from each country after Russia and Ukraine announced separate short-term ceasefire plans.
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands. All the passengers will then be evacuated to their home countries, including 17 Americans. Ramy Inocencio reports and Dr. Jon LaPook has more on the virus.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Maralee Lellio always dreamed of having a large family. A Stage IV cancer diagnosis almost caused her to lose hope.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Health officials will begin the complex process of evacuating the passengers and most of the crew, and repatriating them to their respective countries.
The Victory Day celebrations didn't include a show of heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades.
Péter Magyar's center-right Tisza party defeated Orbán's nationalist-populist Fidesz in a stunning blow last month.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Saturday to revive the Labour Party after a disastrous set of local and regional elections.
Adriana Diaz goes behind the scenes with her prep ahead of this year's Met Gala.
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Who You Gonna Run To?"
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "Last Orders."
Hiss Golden Messenger is a project led by North Carolina singer-songwriter MC Taylor. The Grammy-nominated group blends multiple genres with earnest and reflective lyrics to create a unique sound. Here's Hiss Golden Messenger performing "In the Middle of It."
A Frontier plane struck a pedestrian on the runway in Denver before takeoff. Meanwhile, the cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is set to evacuate passengers on Spain's Canary Islands.
The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
As more people turn to chatbots for financial advice, experts say AI offers both pros and cons for retirement planning. Here's what to know.
Fitness trackers started as devices for measuring workouts, but now they are designed for 24/7 monitoring and the passive collection of health data. Fitbit announced its latest device, called the Fitbit Air, to compete with other screenless trackers like the Whoop. Tech journalist Lexi Savvides joins CBS News with more.
The Pentagon released UFO documents on Friday, with President Trump telling the public to "have fun" deciding for itself what is going on. Carter Evans reports.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it's time for the American people see it for themselves, as the Pentagon started releasing previously classified documents related to UFOs and UAPs. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released and declassified numerous files on UFOs, including eyewitness testimony, photos and reports. Government knowledge of non-human intelligent life was the subject of the documentary "The Age of Disclosure," released in February. Its director and producer, Dan Farah, joins CBS News to discuss.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Beverly Hills detectives responding to the death of 67-year-old Violet Yacobi — who was found on the marble floor below a staircase in her mansion — suspected foul play and her dentist son, and wondered if the family fortune was a motive for murder.
The search for Michigan mother Lynette Hooker headed into a fifth week as Coast Guard investigators seek to question the owners of a sailboat that was moored near the Hooker's vessel when she went missing. Cristian Benavides reports.
CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga returned to the Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., to better understand the security surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What she found was a 13-minute gap in security camera coverage in the moments leading up to the shooting.
A federal judge has made public an apparent suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
A CBS News team analyzed the security footage of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting. Nicole Sganga breaks down what we learned.
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
This week, Pope Leo XIV marked one year since his historic election, from a low-profile priest from Chicago to one of the most recognizable people on the planet. Noel Brennan visited some of his biggest supporters.
Scientists have been stunned this week by hundreds of thousands of sea creatures washing up along the West Coast. Carter Evans reports.
Hall of Fame baseball manager Bobby Cox has died at 84 years old. His teams won five National League pennants and the World Series in 1995.
President Trump is overseeing an overhaul of some of D.C.'s most treasured landmarks and this week, shot back when asked why he'd focus on these projects during a war. Aaron Navarro reports.
The U.S. still has no reply from Iran on the latest peace plan, but President Trump says it could happen "any minute." But there is movement on wartime fuel prices, averaging $4.53 a gallon, up 25 cents for the second week. Holly Williams has more.