Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Tyler Perry honor John Lewis in special
"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."
Remembering John Lewis
Obama: Lewis brought country "a little bit closer to our highest 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.
The story of how John Lewis and wife Lillian met
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding.
Obama urges Americans to honor John Lewis' legacy by voting
"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.
How to watch John Lewis' funeral
The funeral is being held Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
Late Congressman John Lewis departs Washington for final time
A funeral will be held for Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday.
John Lewis lies in state at the U.S. Capitol
An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon.
John Lewis' body crosses Selma bridge for a final time
Lewis led the march across the bridge on March 7, 1965, a day that would become known as "Bloody Sunday."
John Lewis honored in Troy and Selma, Alabama
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday.
Robert E. Lee HS in Virginia to be renamed in honor of John Lewis
"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.
Rep. John Lewis to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda
The late civil rights icon will lie in state, and the public will have a chance to pay their respects.
After John Lewis' death, Dems pressure GOP to revisit 1965 voting law
Democrats made strengthening voting rights a key campaign promise of the 2018 midterm elections.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: The woman selected to replace John Lewis in Congress
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.
Georgia Dems select state senator to replace John Lewis on ballot
Georgia's 5th Congressional District leans heavily Democratic, and Lewis ran unopposed for the seat in 2018.
The Clintons remember the "joy" of knowing John Lewis
Lewis worked closely with both Bill and Hillary Clinton through the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.
Colin Powell remembers John Lewis as both "tough as nails" and "gentle"
Colin Powell also said the Army should rename bases honoring Confederates "as quickly as we can."
From the archive: John Lewis and the bridge
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.
John Lewis' name "will live on," says chairwoman of Congressional Black Caucus
"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."
John Lewis, civil rights icon, has died at 80
Lewis, who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and served in Congress for decades, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in December.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden-Harris Democratic ticket is official
"I was a little surprised that he picked her," the president said
Obama says Biden "nailed" decision to pick Kamala Harris as VP
"When you're in the Oval Office, weighing the toughest issues, and the choice you make will affect the lives and livelihoods of the entire country — you need someone with you who's got the judgment and the character to make the right call."
Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden
The Trump campaign is already going after Kamala Harris as a liberal who can't be trusted.
Appeals court hears arguments on Michael Flynn case
The appeals court held a nearly four-hour hearing over a lower court's refusal to immediately grant the Justice Department's request to dismiss criminal charges against the former national security adviser.
Who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's pick for vice president?
Harris is the first Black vice presidential nominee, and is only the third woman nominated for vice president.
Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate, adding former rival to ticket
The Biden campaign made the announcement in a text message to supporters.
Democrats roll out prime time convention speakers
Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and former President Obama are set to deliver keynote addresses. Former Governor John Kasich, a Republican, will also address the convention.
States mull how to carry out Trump order on unemployment aid
As their tax revenue plunges, many states question if they could afford to contribute extra jobless aid.
Suspect identified in shooting incident near White House
The Secret Service says the suspect "crouched into a shooter's stance as if about to fire a weapon."
U.S. weighing order to deny entry to certain citizens
The proposal would constitute a significant expansion of immigration and travel restrictions during the pandemic.
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Putin claims Russia has developed a coronavirus vaccine
Russian president says it's proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn't gone through normal Phase 3 trials.
U.S. weighing order to deny entry to certain citizens
The proposal would constitute a significant expansion of immigration and travel restrictions during the pandemic.
Rare "boomerang" earthquake detected under Atlantic Ocean
"This was completely opposite to how we expected the earthquake to look before we started to analyze the data," one scientist said.
Bindi Irwin announces first pregnancy with husband Chandler Powell
The couple is expecting their "Baby Wildlife Warrior" next year.
Global coronavirus cases top 20 million after doubling in 45 days
The U.S. accounts for more than a quarter of the total and U.S., India and Brazil combine for more than half.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden-Harris Democratic ticket is official
"I was a little surprised that he picked her," the president said
Last Blockbuster in world to be available to rent on Airbnb
The longtime manager is listing the location for only $4 — just one penny more than the price of a movie rental.
Obama says Biden "nailed" decision to pick Kamala Harris as VP
"When you're in the Oval Office, weighing the toughest issues, and the choice you make will affect the lives and livelihoods of the entire country — you need someone with you who's got the judgment and the character to make the right call."
New Arkansas abortion restrictions to be implemented this month
One regulation requires doctors to notify local law enforcement when patients under 17 years old seek an abortion.
Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden
The Trump campaign is already going after Kamala Harris as a liberal who can't be trusted.
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2020 Daily Trail Markers: Biden-Harris Democratic ticket is official
"I was a little surprised that he picked her," the president said
Obama says Biden "nailed" decision to pick Kamala Harris as VP
"When you're in the Oval Office, weighing the toughest issues, and the choice you make will affect the lives and livelihoods of the entire country — you need someone with you who's got the judgment and the character to make the right call."
Trump calls Harris "nasty" and "disrespectful" to Biden
The Trump campaign is already going after Kamala Harris as a liberal who can't be trusted.
Appeals court hears arguments on Michael Flynn case
The appeals court held a nearly four-hour hearing over a lower court's refusal to immediately grant the Justice Department's request to dismiss criminal charges against the former national security adviser.
Who is Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's pick for vice president?
Harris is the first Black vice presidential nominee, and is only the third woman nominated for vice president.
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Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone college football season
The conferences are the first of the Power Five to postpone their seasons.
Alyssa Milano says she's losing her hair after long battle with COVID-19
Milano is not the only person to report hair loss as a result of COVID-19 – many survivors have reported their hair falling out in clumps.
$100,000 offered to solve cold case of "Tiger King" star's husband
Don Lewis, who vanished a day before a scheduled trip to Costa Rica, was declared legally dead in 2002.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger announce baby's birth
"We couldn't be happier. Both mom and baby are doing great," Pratt wrote on social media.
Power Five conferences consider cancelling 2020 football season
A Big Ten spokesperson denied reports that the conference had voted to cancel the 2020 football season and an ACC official said the conference intends to play in 2020.
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Transit officials ask Apple to help protect passengers
New York transit agency wants better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their mask.
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Private equity wants to own your DNA
It's not like your hacked credit card number, one private expert said. You can't change your DNA.
Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company
It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app.
Capital One to pay $80 million fine for massive 2019 hack
Credit card issuer failed to protect customer data before moving some tech services to the cloud, regulator says.
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Ancient "terror crocodiles" had banana-sized teeth to eat dinosaurs
The massive beasts could eat even the largest of dinosaurs — putting them at the top of the food chain.
Rare "boomerang" earthquake detected under Atlantic Ocean
"This was completely opposite to how we expected the earthquake to look before we started to analyze the data," one scientist said.
5.1 magnitude earthquake shakes North Carolina
It's the largest earthquake to hit the state since 1916. It was felt as far away as Tennessee and South Carolina.
Canada's last intact Arctic ice shelf has collapsed
A 4,000-year-old chunk of ice larger than the size of Manhattan has collapsed into the Arctic Ocean.
Scientists discover "hell ants" killed with scythe-like jaw
A "hell ant" some 99 million years ago used its scythe-like jaws to trap a baby roach for its next meal — but then the pair got stuck in sap and were preserved for scientists to discover centuries later.
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Putin claims Russia has developed a coronavirus vaccine
Russian president says it's proven effective during tests, but skeptics note it hasn't gone through normal Phase 3 trials.
Coronavirus may spread farther than 6 feet indoors
A classroom simulation shows how the spread of the virus is significantly cut down simply by placing ventilation near a teacher.
COVID-19 cases among children up 90% over four weeks, report says
179,990 new coronavirus cases in kids were reported across the country from July 9 to August 6.
Big Ten and Pac-12 postpone college football season
The conferences are the first of the Power Five to postpone their seasons.
Alyssa Milano says she's losing her hair after long battle with COVID-19
Milano is not the only person to report hair loss as a result of COVID-19 – many survivors have reported their hair falling out in clumps.
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Potential Kodak deal on hold until "allegations are cleared"
Kodak's stock price slumped 31% in early trading on Monday after a government agency expressed "serious concerns."
Gilead seeks FDA approval for COVID-19 drug remdesivir
Government clearance of the emergency treatment, which will be called Veklury, would open the door to wider usage.
Transit officials ask Apple to help protect passengers
New York transit agency wants better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their mask.
Trump unemployment insurance executive order will cost states billions
Many state governments are already facing budget crunches caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
McDonald's sues ousted CEO, alleging employee relationships
Fast-food chain claims Steve Easterbrook covered up sexual involvement with multiple people before he was fired.
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Man punches Sesame Place worker who asked him to wear a mask
Police say they're seeking him after he punched the 17-year-old then fled park security in a car with New York plates.
100 arrested, 13 cops hurt in Chicago unrest: "Assault on our city"
Hundreds of people smashed windows, stole from stores and clashed with police in Chicago's Magnificent Mile shopping district.
17-year-old killed, 20 injured in Washington D.C. shooting
Metro police chief said that judging from gunshots being fired in multiple locations simultaneously, it appeared there were at least three shooters.
Apparent drive-by shooting wounds 9 at family gathering in park
Victims all appeared to be young and all are expected to survive, Denver police say.
Father of Michael Brown Jr. attends Breonna Taylor protest
"When you go through something like that ... traumatic, it's hard to find a balance. The only thing you want is justice," Michael Brown Sr. said in Louisville.
Space
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NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects
The space agency will no longer use nicknames like "Eskimo Nebula" or "Siamese Twins Galaxy."
ULA, SpaceX win massive Pentagon contracts
ULA and SpaceX are expected to launch more than 30 national security space missions through 2026.
Penguin poop spotted from space reveals hidden Antarctic colonies
But it's not all good news — the newfound colonies are all but certain to be affected by climate change.
Astronauts describe thrilling SpaceX splashdown
With a piloted test flight complete, NASA hopes to certify the SpaceX capsule for operational missions.
SpaceX launches Starship prototype on dramatic test flight
The Starship test rocket's single Raptor engine boosted the vehicle into the sky above Boca Chica, Texas, atop a plume of flaming exhaust and billowing clouds of smoke.
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Hundreds of tons of highly explosive material were stored in a waterfront hangar, and the blast sent a shock wave that killed at least 160 people, wounded nearly 6,000.
"Murder hornet" spotted in the United States
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Growing pains for legal weed in California
When voters legalized marijuana three years ago, advocates said illegal operations would be pushed out and the state would make hundreds of millions in tax revenue. So far, those dreams have not panned out. Sharyn Alfonsi reports.
White House and Congress fail to reach new stimulus deal
Despite hours of negotiating early Saturday, the White House and Congress failed to reach a new stimulus deal despite millions of Americans facing possible evictions and other financial obligations. Nikole Killion reports.
Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis
These are the stories of disparity, inequity and leadership in the Latino community amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maria Elena Salinas hosts “Pandemia: Latinos in Crisis,” a CBS News special.
California wildfires force evacuations
Blazing wildfires attributed to scorching temperatures are ripping through Southern California. At least 200 homes have been evacuated as hundreds of firefighters are on the ground battling the flames.
Exclusive: Trump defends COVID response
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, President Trump defended his response to the coronavirus pandemic, insisting that despite long lines and long waits, testing is "working well." Mr. Trump also discussed the ongoing controversy surrounding the Confederate flag. Catherine Herridge spoke with the President at the White House.