John Lewis honored in Troy and Selma, Alabama
The civil rights icon was also honored in his hometown of Troy, Alabama on Saturday.
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Memorial service held for John Lewis
A memorial service for Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis was held in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, on Saturday. Lewis' older brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the service. Michelle Miller reports.
John Lewis remembered by family
Congressman John Lewis was remembered by his family at a service in Alabama on Saturday. Watch his brother, Henry "Grant" Lewis, and sister Rosa Mae Tyner remember the civil rights icon -- with a special appearance by his nephew, who called Lewis his "hero."
Millions of vials needed for COVID-19 vaccine
As scientists around the world race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, there's also a scramble to make the millions of vials that would be necessary to deliver it. CBS's Weija Jiang takes us inside an Alabama factory that is going all out to meet a vital need, as part of the series Racing to a Cure.
DOJ says Alabama inmates are subjected to excessive force
After a multi-year investigation, the department discovered the use of excessive force by correctional officers at 12 of the 13 facilities evaluated.
2020 Democrats condemn Alabama abortion bill
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Sessions loses comeback Senate bid
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions lost his chance to win back his old Senate seat in Alabama's GOP runoff election. Political newcomer and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville beat Sessions, who has been at odds with President Trump since he recused himself from Robert Mueller's investigation into the 2016 election. Tuberville was backed by the president and is now set to face Democratic Senator Doug Jones in November. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Jeff Sessions loses Alabama Senate runoff to Tommy Tuberville
Tuberville will take on Democrat Doug Jones in November.
Doctors in virus hot spots share fears: "Is this the tipping point?"
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Sessions weathers attacks from Trump as he vies for Senate seat
Jeff Sessions will face off against Tommy Tuberville in Tuesday's Republican primary runoff in Alabama.
Alabama "unable to identify" students holding COVID parties
Officials in Tuscaloosa, where the school is based, said students known to be COVID-19 positive were attending parties and infecting others
Supreme Court blocks curbside voting in Alabama during pandemic
The 5-4 decision also prevents waiving of some absentee ballot requirements.
2020 Daily Trail Markers: Alabama voting restrictions struck down
The coronavirus pandemic upended the 2020 election season as officials in many states rushed to expand vote-by-mail and limit in-person voting.
Federal judge blocks Alabama voting restrictions ahead of July runoff
The order from U.S. District Judge Abdul Kallon blocks the state from enforcing requirements for absentee voting and its effective ban on curbside voting.
Inside the memorial to victims of lynching
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Senate seats Democrats and Republicans are hoping to flip
There are 35 seats up for election in 2020, and Democrats are hoping to crack the GOP's slim 53-47 majority in November.
Alabama House passes near-total abortion ban
The Alabama House passed a near-total abortion ban, refusing to allow an amendment for cases of rape and incest. The bill's author said the legislation is a "direct attack" on Roe v. Wade. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN to discuss.
UA's first black student receives honorary degree
Lucy Foster became the first African American to attend an all-white school or university in the state of Alabama – and then she was removed just three days later. Now she's 89 years old and just received and honorary doctoral degree.
Alabama Senate considers near-total abortion ban
Alabama's Senate could pass a near-total ban on abortion as early as next week, the most restrictive ban on abortion since the Supreme Court decided to legalize and protect the procedure nationwide with its 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN with more on the bill.
Alabama considers near-total abortion ban
Alabama lawmakers got into a shouting match while debating a controversial bill that would amount to a near-total ban on abortion in the state. If passed, it will be the most restrictive ban on abortion since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joined CBSN to discuss what sparked the shouting match, and the implications of the bill.
Alabama considers controversial abortion bill
Alabama's Senate is expected to approve a bill that would outlaw virtually all abortions. Supporters said they want to directly challenge Roe v. Wade, the law the legalized abortion nationwide. Jericka Duncan reports.
Alabama expected to pass abortion ban
Lawmakers in Alabama are expected to vote Tuesday on a controversial abortion bill that would impose the most extreme restrictions in the country. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the fight over the measure.
Alabama passes near-total abortion ban
Alabama is ready to outlaw virtually all abortions in an effort to get the Supreme Court to reverse protections for abortion rights nationwide. The state Senate voted 25-6 Tuesday night for a bill that already passed the House overwhelmingly. The bill has no exceptions for victims of rape or incest. Jericka Duncan reports.
Alabama abortion ban facing legal challenge
Last night, Alabama's state senate passed a bill that would ban abortions even in cases of rape or incest. The only exception would be if a mother's life is at risk. CBS News' Marc Liverman joins CBSN AM with the state's effort to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Alabama passes most restrictive abortion bill
The Alabama state Senate voted to pass the nation's most restrictive abortion bill. The ban, which provides no exceptions for victims of rape or incest, now heads to Republican Governor Kay Ivey for her signature. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan is covering the story and joins CBSN with more.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
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Trump says U.S. will continue blockade after Iran says strait "completely open"
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Trump says Iran has "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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Maps show more severe storms forecast for central U.S. after tornadoes, flooding
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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
UPS plane aborts landing as jet nears runway: "What are you doing?"
The incident occurred around 12:10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
White House officials are leaning on Utah Republicans to further examine ethics concerns regarding a relationship between two key players in a key gerrymandering case, sources told CBS News.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Prices dropped after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for the remainder of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Here's who is spending money on AI subscriptions, and how much they cost
Households are starting to make room in their budgets for spending on generative AI subscriptions, new data shows.
Ford recalls nearly 1.4 million pickup trucks due to gearshift issue
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Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
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Judge rejects DOJ effort to get sensitive voter information from Rhode Island
The decision from U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy marks the Justice Department's fifth loss in its attempts to access states' voter registration lists.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
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White House eyes alleged Utah scandal as GOP frets about redistricting loss
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U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
Senate passes short-term extension of surveillance law, following House
The House and Senate have now passed a 10-day extension for the controversial warrantless surveillance law.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
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Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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CBS News took a boat into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what we saw.
Reporters from CBS News carefully arranged a risky trip into the Strait of Hormuz. Here's what they saw.
Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
An environmentalist who survived an assassination attempt spoke during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in Mexico in 2025.
Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: "Once-in-a-lifetime discovery"
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
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More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI "agents" can do your shopping. Should you let them?
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
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How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
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March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Why Todd Lyons is leaving his ICE role
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ICE agent faces assault charges
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Activist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video
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Gallego reacts to misconduct allegations
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
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Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
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"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
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Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
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