WKRG's Avery Cotton caught up with Sadka on her 88th birthday
Voncile Sadka has been cutting hair since 1956, when she became the state of Alabama's first female barber. WKRG's Avery Cotton caught up with Sadka on her 88th birthday.
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"High risk" of large and dangerous tornadoes across South
Research says these extreme outbreaks are becoming more likely and shifting location because of a warming climate.
Alabama House votes to end ban on yoga in schools
If the bill passes in the Senate, kids will be able to learn yoga in school – but they still wouldn't be allowed to say "namaste"
DOJ sues sheriff's office over jail workers' sex harassment claims
The lawsuit said female jail workers are regularly subjected to threats of sexual violence and male prisoners who expose themselves.
Bloody Sunday anniversary
It's been 56 years since civil rights activists and supporters crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge, demanding voting rights. They were violently met by Alabama State Troopers. The clash was captured on camera and seen across the country. On Sunday, President Biden signed a voting access executive order to ensure voting rights for all Americans. Bishop Harry L. Seawright, the presiding prelate of the 9th Episcopal Church, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the impact of "Bloody Sunday" in the modern political climate.
48 Hours: Fighting for Aniah
Aniah Blanchard, a 19-year-old college student and the stepdaughter of a top-ranked UFC fighter, was found murdered in Alabama in 2019. Her parents are fighting for a new law, because despite being charged with kidnapping and beating two men, her alleged killer was out on the streets months before Aniah was killed.
“48 Hours”: Fighting for Aniah Blanchard
A 19-year-old college student and stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, Aniah Blanchard, was allegedly murdered in 2019 in Alabama by a man out on bond for kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder. Now, her parents are fighting for a law to keep those accused of serious offenses off the streets. James Brown gives "CBS This Morning" a preview of the case, airing on "48 Hours" Saturday.
Alabama governor sets end date for face mask mandate
Governor Kay Ivey said after April 9, it will be a matter of "personal responsibility" if Alabamians should wear a face covering.
Alabama Senate votes to make hormone therapy for trans youth a felony
Health care professionals who attempt to provide gender-affirming care could face up to 10 years in prison.
Labor showdown between Amazon, Alabama workers
Amazon workers at an Alabama warehouse are voting this month on whether to join a union after raising concerns of work conditions. Mark Strassmann talks to employees about why they are for or against unionizing.
Amazon labor showdown in Alabama
Bessemer, Alabama Amazon employees are fed up with the world's largest online retailer and some 2,000 workers have shown interest in unionizing. Nancy Cordes reports from the White House.
"A Shot of Hope": Mistrust and access
Communities of color have a long history of mistrust in the medical community that's grounded in a history of abuses like the U.S. Public Health Service syphilis study in Tuskegee, Alabama, and the case of Henrietta Lacks. But they also suffer from a lack of access. CBSN speaks to family members connected to those cases, as well as doctors and community leaders overcoming roadblocks to get the vaccine to those who need it most. Plus, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte explains his state's success in COVID-19 vaccinations. Montana has one of the best vaccination rates in the country.
Amazon faces test with biggest union push in its history
Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama started voting via mail-in ballot this week on whether to unionize.
Alabama scraps execution after U.S. Supreme Court ruling on pastor
The high court said Alabama had to let Willie B. Smith III have his pastor in the chamber when he was put to death. Alabama insists non-prison personnel should be kept out for security reasons.
COVID-19 vaccines being sent to pharmacies
Today the federal government begins shipping COVID-19 vaccine doses directly to about 6,500 pharmacies across the country. In Alabama, a state with one of the worst distribution rates, some Walmart and Sam's Club locations will be receiving these vaccines. CBS News' Mireya Villarreal joins "CBSN AM" to discuss the latest move to expand vaccination efforts.
First execution by state this year blocked by federal court
Willie B. Smith III's execution is on hold over questions involving his mental capacity and whether he can have his pastor there when he dies.
Longtime GOP Senator Richard Shelby to retire
Shelby is the fourth Republican senator who is not seeking reelection in 2022.
2018: The Legacy of Lynching
In 2018, 60 Minutes contributor Oprah Winfrey reported from Alabama on a memorial that honors more than 4,000 victims of lynching in America.
Alabama tornado kills 14-year-old, leaves path of destruction
In one neighborhood, it was difficult to tell where houses had stood in the tangled wreckage.
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
"48 Hours" investigates shocking murder case twist
26 years after a woman is found murdered in a river, the man long suspected as her killer is arrested -- but just before trial, a confession turns the case in a new direction. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of Saturday's "48 Hours."
Alabama fans pack streets after win despite COVID warnings
Videos showed fans not wearing masks and standing in close proximity to each other in downtown Tuscaloosa after the victory.
Alabama routs Ohio State for 6th college football title in 12 years
In pandemic-marred season, Nick Saban gets 7th career championship, breaking tie with fellow Alabama great "Bear" Bryant for most by a major college coach.
Doug Jones to miss defense bill vote after wife's COVID-19 diagnosis
The votes comes as the Democrat's time in the Senate is coming to a close.
Illegal winery busted at Alabama sewage plant
Police photos show multiple fermenting vessels filled with what appears to be more than 100 gallons of white and red liquid.
House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The votes in Congress follow the deaths of several U.S. service members who were killed in Iranian attacks, and as the cost of the war escalates.
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Trump threatens Iran and Houthis amid signs of U.S. military buildup
The U.S. moves more refueling planes to the Mideast and adds medics at a major military hospital as the war with Iran spreads to another key waterway.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
Man shot and killed by police in Madison, Wisconsin, sparking protests
Madison's chief of police says an officer in Wisconsin's capital city shot and killed a man who had injured him with a knife while resisting arrest.
Tropical Storm Bertha moves inland near Texas-Louisiana border
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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This week on "Sunday Morning" (July 26)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
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Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
Tampa, Charleston airports to join new TSA privatized security initiative
The new Gold+ initiative would allow private contractors to handle passenger screening at three airports while the TSA retains federal oversight.
Fewer Americans own homes than thought, new Fed search finds
Only about 53% of Americans own homes, or about 12 percentage points lower than previous data has shown, the study found.
Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
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25 states sue FEMA and DHS, accuse Trump admin. of withholding funding
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Trump imposes new tariffs on dozens of countries, citing forced labor concerns
The Trump administration will impose tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 U.S. trading partners accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, extending the administration's tariffs on much of the world.
DOJ to withdraw subpoenas for New York Times reporters over Air Force One story
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
GOP's Jack Smith referral fails to show he committed a crime, ex-prosecutors say
The Justice Department will face an uphill battle if it tries to prosecute Jack Smith over allegations leveled by House Republicans, former prosecutors say.
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Measles outbreak "slowing," but newborn's family still can't meet her
Utah's weekly measles case count has fallen. The national tally hasn't, and a newborn who's too young to be vaccinated is caught in between.
FDA says new cyclospora outbreak linked to unspecified product
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
FDA panel considers loosening regulations for some peptides
The FDA panel will review seven peptides and decide if they should be added to a list of substances that can be safely produced by compounding pharmacies.
1.6 million eggs are recalled over potential salmonella contamination
The recall affects white-shell and cage-free eggs sold under multiple grocery brands in six states. No illnesses have been reported.
Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Rapid pace of interceptor and precision-guided weapons use worries Trump admin.
The U.S. defense industrial base isn't equipped to produce missiles rapidly enough to replenish munitions used in the war with Iran, or transferred for use to Central Command.
Middle East oil producers step up plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz
As Iran's attacks keep ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a trickle and oil prices surge, Gulf states are planning to invest billions in pipeline alternatives.
Former model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in his Paris home
A former model who accused Jeffrey Epstein associate Daniel Siad of rape says his death in Paris is "very disappointing," as he never faced justice.
Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
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Tilly Norwood's creator insists the AI actor is creating Hollywood jobs
The robot actor is generating work for Hollywood creatives, not stealing jobs from actors, her inventor tells CBS News.
From the archives: Legendary late-night producer Peter Lassally
Peter Lassally, the fabled TV executive for such late-night hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, and a mentor for many rising comedians, died July 19, 2026 at age 93. In this March 11, 2018 "Sunday Morning" profile, correspondent Mo Rocca talked with Lassally (affectionately dubbed "The Host Whisperer") about working with the kings of late-night. Lassally also talks about his childhood, part of which was spent in Nazi concentration camps, and also about whether he has had joy in his life.
Aisha Tyler on "Criminal Minds" journey
"Criminal Minds" star Aisha Tyler was only supposed to be in six episodes of the show, but her journey on the series has now spanned over a decade. She tells "CBS Mornings" how her role has impacted her in real life and what it was like to work with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
James Norton talks "House of the Dragon"
Actor James Norton describes what it is like to play a villain in "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones" and reveals which scene made him nearly faint during shooting.
Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
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Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
OpenAI confirms "unprecedented" incident
OpenAI is investigating after two of its AI bots went rogue and targeted an outside company during a training exercise in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident." Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at Puck, joins with more.
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.
Pastor sues OpenAI over ChatGPT advice
Florida pastor Scott Winters claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT's poor medical recommendations sent him to the hospital. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent sat down with Winters to discuss his experience.
Man sues OpenAI over medical advice
A former pastor is speaking out, claiming ChatGPT's guidance landed him in the hospital. He's now suing OpenAI and its CEO. The company said, in part, "ChatGPT is not a doctor and should never be used as a substitute for medical care." Jo Ling Kent reports.
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Search for suspect in Florida dad's murder
A multistate search is underway for a woman wanted in connection to a murder investigation. Police say Isabelle Rose Johnson is suspected of killing a Florida father who was found in a shallow grave last month. Cristian Benavides reports.
NYPD says dozens rescued from human trafficking during World Cup
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Man fatally shot by police in Wisconsin
Protesters gathered after police in Madison, Wisconsin, fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest. The man was armed with a knife and injured an officer before he was shot, police said. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Judge sets June trial date for Maduro
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro faces drug trafficking charges in the U.S. and is scheduled to go on trial in June 2027. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman explains what to expect from Maduro's legal proceedings.
New details on Nolan Wells' cause of death
Independent autopsy results commissioned by Nolan Wells' family found the cause and manner of the 18-year-old's death were undetermined, pending further investigation. Wells died during a July Fourth boating trip with friends.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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Remembering CBS News cameraman Derek Williams
Derek Williams, who worked as a cameraman for decades at CBS News, has died at 79. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns looks back at his storied career.
Poll: Democrats up 11 points on generic ballot
Emerson College has found that on a generic ballot, Democrats hold an 11-point lead over Republicans, 53% to 42%, heading into the midterm elections. Political strategists Mark Bednar and Mo Elleithee join with analysis.
Study: ChatGPT solved complex cybersecurity task
New research from a cybersecurity company now indicates that artificial intelligence models are getting better at solving multi-part problems. Gabriel Bernadett-Shapiro, who worked on the project and is a distinguished AI research scientist at SentinelOne, joins to unpack his team's research.
Harrison on debate over 2028 primary schedule
The debate over Democrats' 2028 primary calendar has gotten contentious, pitting those who want South Carolina to be first against those who want Nevada. Jaime Harrison, former Democratic National Committee chair, joins with his perspective.
Tighter security for rescheduled reporter gala
The Secret Service is tightening security ahead of Friday's rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. The original dinner in April was shut down after a gunman opened fire as he rushed through a screening checkpoint. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, joins to discuss.