Scott Pelley reflects on Cronkite's legacy
On thedate of Walter Cronkite's 100th birthday, the "CBS Evening News" anchor describes how Cronkite's presence is felt today
Walter Cronkite: 1916-2006
Katie Couric's Notebook: Walter
Cronkite Used to Say "Get it First, But Get it Right"
Harbach Reads 'Sea Fever'
Harbach Reads 'Sea Fever'
Chip Cronkite on His Father
Chip Cronkite on His Father
Sanford Socolow on Cronkite
Sanford Socolow on Cronkite
America's Anchor
Looking back at the incredible journey of "America's Anchor," John Glenn, Historian Douglas Brinkley, and Bob Schieffer join Harry Smith to discuss the life and legacy of Walter Cronkite.
Cronkite's Funeral Scheduled for Thursday
Newsman to be Buried in Missouri Following NYC Service
Politicians, Peers Remember Cronkite
Tributes to 'Most Trusted Man in America' from the Worlds of Politics, Journalism and Entertainment
Highlights of Some Cronkite Broadcasts
Legendary Anchor Covered Some of Biggest Stories of Century
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Live Updates: Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Live Updates: Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden calls Chauvin murder conviction a "step forward"
The president spoke with George Floyd's family after the judge read the guilty verdict.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
House tables resolution to censure Maxine Waters over Chauvin trial
She had told protesters to "get more confrontational." After Chauvin's guilty verdict, Waters said, "Someone said it better than me: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved.'"
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
Minneapolis community leaders look toward long-term goals
Local and national leaders have been holding events in the city since the trial began.
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Thursday morning's launch marks SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Minority-owned banks draw billions in funding and donations
The U.S., along with some of the nation's biggest banks, are pumping big bucks into Minority Depository Institutions.
What to know about the charges in the Derek Chauvin trial
The 12-member jury was given detailed instructions to guide them as they weighed three charges against the ex-cop in George Floyd's death.
P&G will raise prices this fall. Is inflation far behind?
Higher commodity costs are trickling down to store shelves, raising fears that household budgets may soon feel pain.
Warren invites billionaire critic to hearing on raising his taxes
Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.
Kobe Bryant's estate and Nike end partnership after 18 years
"My hope will always be to allow Kobe's fans to get and wear his products," Vanessa Bryant said. " I will continue to fight for that. Kobe's products sell out in seconds. That says everything."
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U.K. music icons demand artists get fair pay for streams
More than 150 British musicians, including Paul McCartney, Kate Bush and Annie Lennox, wrote to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking for reforms.
Russia restricts airspace near Ukraine amid wargames in the Black Sea
Moscow unilaterally declares parts of the Black Sea, and the airspace above it, no-go zones as EU says Putin has put 100,000 troops in Crimea and along Ukraine's border.
Table Mountain wildfire burns historic University of Cape Town library
Firefighters were battling "extreme circumstances" for a 3rd day to put out the blaze on the slopes of the iconic South African mountain.
Longtime president of Chad killed battling rebels, military says
Death of President Idriss Deby Itno, who ruled the African nation for more than 3 decades, came just hours after he was granted a new 6-year term.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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Live Updates: Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Live Updates: Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden calls Chauvin murder conviction a "step forward"
The president spoke with George Floyd's family after the judge read the guilty verdict.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Politics
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"A moment of accountability": Lawmakers react to Chauvin verdict
Chauvin was found guilty on all three counts in the killing of George Floyd.
Biden calls Chauvin murder conviction a "step forward"
The president spoke with George Floyd's family after the judge read the guilty verdict.
House tables resolution to censure Maxine Waters over Chauvin trial
She had told protesters to "get more confrontational." After Chauvin's guilty verdict, Waters said, "Someone said it better than me: 'I'm not celebrating, I'm relieved.'"
Senator says GOP may have infrastructure counteroffer this week
Senator Shelley Moore Capito told reporters she hoped to have a counter-proposal ready by the end of the week.
Warren invites billionaire critic to hearing on raising his taxes
Massachusetts senator and former hedge fund manager Leon Cooperman have a history of public sparring.
Entertainment
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Kobe Bryant's estate and Nike end partnership after 18 years
"My hope will always be to allow Kobe's fans to get and wear his products," Vanessa Bryant said. " I will continue to fight for that. Kobe's products sell out in seconds. That says everything."
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Riz Ahmed on historic Oscar nod, taking risks
Riz Ahmed earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance in "Sound Of Metal," becoming the first Muslim ever nominated in the Best Actor category. He talks with Anthony Mason about being drawn to rapping and acting as a child, and immersing himself in drumming, the deaf community and addiction recovery circles for his role as Ruben Stone.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? These are the top films available on the streaming platform.
12 European soccer clubs announce new breakaway Super League
UEFA warned clubs that joining the "cynical project" based on self-interest would see them banned from playing in any other competition — domestic, European or global.
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Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Thursday morning's launch marks SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Parler is relaunching on the App Store next week
Apple says the social networking site's updated content moderation policy is now compliant.
Roblox moves to address sexual content on gaming platform
Gaming service popular with kids and teens has struggled to keep sexually explicit material off its platform.
Apple releases long-awaited software update to curb tracking
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Science
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All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
As carbon emissions surge, can China and Japan quit the coal?
Scientists say COVID rebound fueling 2nd sharpest spike in carbon emissions ever, as some of the most advanced nations have serious old-school fuel addictions.
CBS News Poll — Eye on Earth: What do Americans think can be done on climate?
Americans weigh in on climate change objectives and how achievable they seem.
One senator's proposal to save forests and create jobs
Colorado Senator Michael Bennet introduces legislation that would put billions into restoring and maintaining forests, watersheds and rangelands in the West.
Tyrannosaurs may have been social carnivores, not loner predators
Discovery in Utah of third mass grave site of the ferocious creatures may lend credence to the theory, but not all researchers agree.
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Health
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24, 2021, from 10am - 2pm.
Californians want to keep working from home post-pandemic
A survey by the University of Southern California found that 42% of current, full-time remote workers want to keep working from home.
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.
All U.S. adults now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
States easily met President Biden's April 19 deadline for expanding eligibility.
Moderna plans to have third vaccine booster shot ready by fall
A booster shot could provide extra protection against COVID-19 variants, according to drugmakers.
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P&G will raise prices this fall. Is inflation far behind?
Higher commodity costs are trickling down to store shelves, raising fears that household budgets may soon feel pain.
Apple unveils new products and colors including purple iPhone 12
New AirTag device will require iPhone iOS 14.5 software which includes long-awaited App Tracking Transparency.
Property is a pandemic obsession — especially in smaller cities
Americans are buying homes in cities like Austin, Texas and Boise, Idaho as they seek more space amid still-low interest rates.
Why you should update your iPhone software today
New mobile platform has privacy controls to limit how advertisers and companies like Facebook can track you online.
Minority-owned banks draw billions in funding and donations
The U.S., along with some of the nation's biggest banks, are pumping big bucks into Minority Depository Institutions.
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Live Updates: Nation reacts to Derek Chauvin's conviction
Protesters in Minneapolis cheered Tuesday after a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of all three counts in the death of George Floyd.
Live Updates: Chauvin convicted of all charges in George Floyd's death
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting at New York grocery store
A grocery store worker allegedly killed one of the store's managers and wounded two of his co-workers in a shooting at a Stop & Shop on New York's Long Island Tuesday morning, police said.
Minneapolis community leaders look toward long-term goals
Local and national leaders have been holding events in the city since the trial began.
What to know about the charges in the Derek Chauvin trial
The 12-member jury was given detailed instructions to guide them as they weighed three charges against the ex-cop in George Floyd's death.
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Astronauts prepare for launch to International Space Station
Thursday morning's launch marks SpaceX's third piloted flight to orbit and the first with a "used" Crew Dragon ferry ship.
Amazon buying Atlas 5 rockets to launch its internet satellites
Amazon's Kuiper system of internet relay satellites will compete with OneWeb and SpaceX's Starlink program.
NASA's Ingenuity helicopter makes maiden flight on Mars
Ingenuity became the first aircraft to fly on another planet.
New study challenges laws of physics
A recent scientific experiment could impact our understanding about the laws of physics. It found evidence from the behavior of an atomic particle that points to undiscovered forces in the universe that may have played a critical part in its creation and expansion. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of the new book "Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going," joins CBSN AM to talk about the discovery.
Life aboard the International Space Station
One of the most out-of-this-world travel destinations is 250 miles above the Earth, where scientific studies include the effects of long-term exposure to weightlessness, and the feasibility of extended travel into deep space.
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Murder map: Deadliest U.S. cities
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Locked up for half his life, Crosley Green tastes freedom
A federal judge says Crosley Green was wrongfully convicted of murder. "48 Hours" spends the first hours of freedom with the Florida man.
Prince Philip through the years
Prince Philip, who died at age 99, was the patriarch of the British royal family.
Inside the night that led to Kat West's mysterious death
Authorities who investigated the death of the 42-year-old stay-at-home mom retraced not only the night of her death, but also her online life.
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Behind the hottest housing markets
Some cities across the country are witnessing outsized demand from homebuyers, with competitive bidding and rising property prices. After a sharp drop-off in interest at the start of the pandemic, Americans returned their attention to home-buying with vigor. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Aimee Picchi has more on the hottest housing markets.
The DEA is taking back meds to save lives
The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day invites folks from across the country to clean out their medicine cabinets to safely and anonymously turn in unwanted prescription drugs. The next Take Back Day is April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Does the Supreme Court Need Reform?
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series examines growing calls to overhaul the Supreme Court.
Biden speaks about Chauvin's conviction
President Biden addressed the nation hours after Derek Chauvin was found guilty in the death of George Floyd. "The guilty verdict does not bring back George. But, through the family's pain, they're finding purpose. So George's legacy will not just be about his death, but about what we do in his memory," he said. Watch his remarks and read more here.
The Student Debt Dilemma
This CBSN Originals documentary in the "Speaking Frankly" series delves into the growing demands to cancel student debt.