A tribute to monumental women
In New York City's Central Park, a statue has been unveiled honoring women's suffrage pioneers Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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Mattel adds Susan B. Anthony to its Barbie lineup
Women's suffragist leader joins Rosa Parks, Sally Ride and other famous U.S. women commemorated as dolls.
Women skydivers celebrate women's suffrage
A group of women skydivers formed a team to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. The team planned a series of jumps in locations pivotal to the women's suffrage movement. Nancy Chen reports.
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President Trump tours areas devastated by Hurricane Laura; Team of women skydivers celebrate women's suffrage
Skydiving to celebrate women's suffrage
100 years ago this month, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, granting women the right to vote. And to celebrate, a team of women skydivers has been touring the country, jumping in the various cities that played key roles in the fight for a woman's right to vote. Nancy Chen has the story.
Voting pioneers honored as 19th Amendment marks 100 years
A generation of pioneers are being recognized as 100 years ago the 19th Amendment cleared its final hurdle and became the law of the land, granting women the right to vote. Norah O'Donnell shares their stories.
Celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage
August marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. While it gave women the right to vote, most Black women could not vote until the 1960s. On this historic centennial, "CBS This Morning" is exploring the long struggle for full equality. Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today joins the show to discuss more, and how women could shape the next election.
How suffragists finally won the right to vote for women
100 years ago the 19th Amendment, intended to empower women with the Constitutional right to vote, was just one vote short of ratification; historians discuss how suffragists won the long-pitched battle
Votes for women: How the suffragists won
One hundred years ago the 19th Amendment, which would protect women's right to vote, was just one vote short of ratification. "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan reports on how the landmark legislation finally earned passage, and talks with historians Elaine Weiss, Susan Ware and Martha S. Jones about how suffragists such as Carrie Chapman Catt won the long-pitched battle which, for black women, continued long after the amendment became embedded in our Constitution. Brennan also talks with singer Rosanne Cash who celebrated the suffragists' legacy.
Celebrating 100 years of voting rights for women
On this historic centennial, “CBS This Morning” is celebrating the milestone and exploring the long struggle for full equality. Adriana Diaz reports from Chicago, where she spoke to generations of women about the past, present and future fight for women's rights.
19th Amendment marks 100 years
It's hard to believe now but for more than half of America’s history women in this country did not have the right to vote. That changed 1oo years ago when the 19th Amendment was ratified. Norah O'Donnell reports.
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Postmaster general suspends USPS changes until after 2020 election; America marks 100 years of voting rights for women.
Trump pardons Susan B. Anthony
President Trump is posthumously pardoning Susan B. Anthony, a leader of the women's suffrage movement who was arrested for illegally voting in 1872. Mr. Trump announced it during the signing of a proclamation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote. CBS Los Angeles reports.
Women's vote at 100: How far we've come
"Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan shares her personal connection to a momentous milestone for the suffrage movement.
8/16: Kushner, Lightfoot, Reeves
Today on "Face the Nation," the pandemic continues to rage as the race for president shifts into high gear and President Trump ramps up his campaign to discredit mail-in voting.
Trump signs bill to honor women's suffrage
The $1 silver coins will be issued throughout 2020 — a year when Americans could elect their first female president
Lawmakers celebrate 100th anniversary of 19th amendment
"A century later, we wear white to commemorate the suffragettes' struggle and recommit ourselves to making sure that no one in America has their right to vote denied"
Trump supporters tweet #repealthe19th after poll shows he would win if only men vote
A poll showed Hillary Clinton winning if only women voted on November 8th, and Donald Trump winning if only men voted
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Supreme Court to consider Trump's sweeping immunity claim in 2020 election case
The justices will convene today to consider whether the former president is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Trump trial to continue with third day of testimony by witness David Pecker
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue testifying in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his third day on the stand.
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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
One student dead in shooting on high school campus in Texas
Classes at James Bowie High School were canceled for Thursday.
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Trial over jet fuel contamination in Hawaii's water set to begin
More than two years after jet fuel leaked into the system supplying water to almost 93,000 people in Hawaii, families impacted are taking the U.S. government to trial.
Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Supreme Court to consider Trump's sweeping immunity claim in 2020 election case
The Supreme Court will convene Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Trump trial to continue with third day of testimony by witness David Pecker
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue testifying in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his third day on the stand.
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EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.
Bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices — again
Egg prices are jumping as an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza forces producers to slaughter millions of infected birds.
What airline passengers should know about their rights to get refunds
New Transportation Department rules could save consumers $500 million annually, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
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EPA issues toughest rule yet on power plant emissions
Coal-fired power plants would have to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a new EPA rule the industry says would make the grid less reliable. It's likely to face court challenges.
Supreme Court to consider Trump's sweeping immunity claim in 2020 election case
The Supreme Court will convene Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Trump trial to continue with third day of testimony by witness David Pecker
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to continue testifying in Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, his third day on the stand.
18 indicted in alleged 2020 fake Arizona elector scheme
An Arizona grand jury indicted 18 people in connection with an alleged attempt to use alternate electors after the 2020 election.
Secret Service agent assigned to Kamala Harris exhibits "distressing behavior"
Two sources briefed on the situation told CBS News the agent spouted gibberish, was speaking incoherently and provoked another officer physically.
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U.S. birth rate drops to record low, ending pandemic uptick
CDC's provisional figures show a 2% decline in births from 2022 to 2023.
3 times you shouldn't brush your teeth, according to dental experts
Don't brush your teeth after breakfast? Or after vomiting? Dentists say it can wear away your enamel. Here's what to do instead.
U.S. orders cow testing for bird flu after grocery milk tests positive
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
For the first time, surgeons at NYU Langone Health performed a combined mechanical heart pump and gene-edited pig kidney transplant into a living person.
Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
The USDA had floated banning flavored milk options from some school lunches.
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Palestinians thank U.S. students for support as Netanyahu condemns them
As Israel's leader equates U.S. university protests to rallies in Nazi Germany, Palestinian students tell CBS News what the support means to them.
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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
In an exclusive interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Pope Francis called for "negotiated peace" in Ukraine and Gaza, noting the devastating effects war has on children.
Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.
Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
Four-year-old Abigail Mor Edan was held by Hamas for 50 days and was the youngest American hostage released by Hamas.
Klimt portrait lost for nearly 100 years auctioned for $32 million
Gustav Klimt's "Portrait of Fräulein Lieser," which went missing after its owners fled Austria after 1930, was auctioned off for $32 million.
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Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
Two-year-old Tyler Fabregas asked his mother "Where's Beyoncé?" in a viral TikTok video she posted last week from Manila.
Blake Shelton debuts new venue in Las Vegas
Country music star Blake Shelton expands his popular bar and music venue 'Ole Red' from Nashville to Las Vegas. This opening coincides with Shelton stepping back from his prominent TV roles.
The top 5 moments from Coachella 2024
Surprise guests, a broken foot and a history-making headliner.
Eric Church transforms hardship into harmony at new Nashville hotspot
Eric Church is revered as one of country music's most respected figures, often described as Nashville's renegade. But he admits that even after his success, he sometimes still sees himself as an outsider.
Aaron Carter's previously unheard music to help kids mental health nonprofit
Angel Carter Conrad talks about her brother Aaron Carter, his death and how she hopes his legacy and previously unheard music can help others.
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Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Amazon rolls out grocery delivery for Prime members, SNAP recipients
Customers who rely on government assistance programs can get same perks as Prime members, for less.
National security concerns over microchips
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with Raimondo for the broadcast.
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Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
Representatives from across the world are gathering in Ottawa, Canada, to negotiate a potential treaty to limit plastic pollution. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has the latest on the talks.
Cicadas are so loud that South Carolina residents are calling police
"Although to some, the noise is annoying, they pose no danger to humans or pets," the sheriff wrote. "Unfortunately, it is the sounds of nature."
Biden considers climate emergency declaration
The White House is considering declaring a national climate emergency to unlock federal powers and stifle oil development, according to a Bloomberg report. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is announcing several projects this Earth Week. Columbia University Climate School professor Dr. Melissa Lott joins with analysis.
NASA's Voyager 1 fixed from billions of miles away
NASA's Voyager 1, the first spacecraft to travel beyond our solar system, has started sending information back to Earth again after scientists managed to fix the probe from 15 billion miles away.
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Man indicted in cold case killing of retired Indiana farmer
William Ray Grimes was indicted on charges of murder and burglary in the 2012 slaying of Lowell Badger, police said.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
Paul Grice, 31, was arrested and charged by Oklahoma authorities with murder and kidnapping in connection to the deaths of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley.
Woman, 74, who allegedly robbed bank may have been scam victim, family says
Ann Mayers entered AurGroup Credit Union on April 19 and "demanded money while displaying a handgun," police said.
Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
Niselio Barros Garcia Jr., 50, scammed victims out of $2.3 million in funds, according to authorities.
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Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
Astronaut on eclipse, private spaceflight
In two weeks, Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is scheduled to launch its first piloted test flight, bringing two veteran NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. Astronaut Matt Dominick joined CBS News from the ISS to talk about the mission and life in space.
Could some species dying on Earth be saved in outer space?
A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon is the closest place that's cold enough.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what to know
The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.
When and where you can see April's Pink Moon
April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning through Thursday morning.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
Ex-national security adviser on Ukraine aid
When President Biden signed a foreign aid bill Wednesday that includes tens of billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, it was touted as money that would "strengthen our national security and send a message to the world about the power of American leadership." Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, former national security adviser, joins CBS News with analysis.
Buttigieg on new rules for airline refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins CBS News to discuss the changes and how airlines are reacting.
Schools across U.S. announce teacher layoffs
American schools are facing layoffs as enrollment falls and pandemic-era aid dries up. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has the details.