Thomas Jefferson, architect

Thomas Jefferson is revered as America's third president, first secretary of state, and the main author of the Declaration of Independence. What's less well-known is his role as an architect who helped shape the look of early America. An exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia is exploring that legacy in a very modern way. Correspondent Brook Silva-Braga reports on Jefferson's influence on architecture, and on the upcoming dedication at the University of Virginia – a campus he designed – of a memorial to "enslaved laborers."

• Jan 18, 2020
• 06:52

Harvey Weinstein trial preview: Jury is picked

Jury selection in the Harvey Weinstein trial wrapped on Friday, with opening arguments expected to begin next week in New York City. The former movie mogul is accused of rape and other sexual misconduct involving two different women. Attorney Jesse Weber, host on the Law and Crime Network, who's been closely following the proceedings from inside the courtroom, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" for a preview.

• Jan 18, 2020
• 03:03

New details revealed in college bribery scandal

More details are emerging about how actress Lori Loughlin and her husband allegedly bribed their daughters' way into USC, as prosecutors in a massive college admissions scandal made public more than 500 pages of documents never released before. Correspondent Carter Evans reports

• Jan 18, 2020
• 02:36

What to expect as impeachment trial commences

New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the impeachment trial of President Doanld Trump, and how new revelations about the Ukraine scandal, and election-year politics, may affect the Senate proceedings.

• Jan 18, 2020
• 03:40

Who's who on Trump's legal team

As the Senate's impeachment trial of President Donald Trump gets underway this week, we are learning who will be defending the president, and his legal team includes several controversial figures. Correspondent Nikole Killion reports from West Palm Beach, Florida, as the president's legal counsel and impeachment managers from the House of Representatives prepare this weekend for the upcoming Senate trial, with opening arguments due to start this Tuesday.

• Jan 18, 2020
• 02:53

Trump's impeachment defense team announced

President Trump’s impeachment trial is likely to begin next Wednesday. The president will choose high-profile and controversial lawyers to defend him. Ben Tracy reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:40

U.S. will screen passengers from China for new illness

There is growing concern about a rare, flu-like virus that has caused at least two deaths and has spread from China to other countries in Asia. Errol Barnett reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 01:56

Son's graduation was one man's dying wish

If you had one dying wish, what would it be? On tonight’s “On The Road,” we met a man who knew exactly what he wanted. Steve Hartman reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:47

U.S. forces harmed by missiles get treatment

Despite assurances from President Trump that no one was harmed when Iran launched missiles at American forces in Iraq, some service members are being treated for injuries sustained in the attack. Holly Williams reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:03

Royal Caribbean: Video shows grandfather knew window was open

For the first time, Royal Caribbean Cruise lines is telling its side of the story. They are releasing video of a toddler’s deadly fall last year aboard one its ships. David Begnaud reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:02

FBI cracks down on white supremacist groups

The FBI crackdown continues on white supremacist groups ahead of a pro-gun rally in Virginia. Three more suspected members of a nationwide neo-Nazi group were arrested in Georgia. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:17

Millions are under winter weather alerts

At least 125 million people are under winter weather alerts as a powerful winter storm hits the U.S. WCBS Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 01:09

Avalanche kills skier as winter storm targets Midwest and Northeast

An avalanche killed one skier and left another severely injured near Lake Tahoe in California. The storm is on the move, causing whiteouts and spinouts on icy highways throughout the Midwest. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:27

The change MLK Jr.'s children hope to see

Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter Yolanda King shares what issue she hopes to help change. The civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King comments on the need to be a responsible citizen and his son Martin Luther King III says he's inspired by movements like Black Lives Matter, #MeToo and others.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:47

What MLK Jr.’s speech means to his children

Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda King, daughter Bernice King and son Martin Luther King III comment on the civil rights leader’s famous speech on his dream for America. They share what it means to them and how it is still relevant today.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 03:53

What would MLK Jr. say today?

Martin Luther King Jr.’s son Martin Luther King III is asked what he thinks his father would say if he were alive today. King said his father would be “concerned” about the direction some leaders have taken, but added that he believes “we would be on a different trajectory” if his father had not been killed. 

• Jan 17, 2020
• 01:19

Sneak peek: Death by Text

Inside the groundbreaking case of a crime of the digital age — a young woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life. "48 Hours"' Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, May 28 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

• May 24, 2022
• 03:43

Trump signs Puerto Rico disaster declaration

President Trump officially signed a declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico earthquake damage nine days after Governor Vazquez submitted her request. It also comes one day after the Trump administration released $8.2 billion in heavily restricted aid to the island. Filmmaker and writer Andrew Padilla joined CBSN to discuss the impact and how to responsibly help the island.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 06:51

Woman convicted of murdering husband speaks

A Texas woman convicted of murdering her firefighter husband is speaking out in her first TV interview. Peter Van Sant previews the explosive interview, airing on “48 Hours” on CBS Saturday, January 18 at 10/9c.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 03:48

Ayanna Pressley reveals she has alopecia

Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley revealed she has alopecia in a new video interview with The Root. The autoimmune disease can result in total hair loss. Pressley said she wanted to be transparent about her diagnosis, since her signature hair twists have become part of her personal and political brand.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 01:40

Evelyn Yang opens up about sexual assault

Evelyn Yang, the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, revealed for the first time she was sexually assaulted by her gynecologist when she was pregnant with her first child in 2012. In an interview with CNN, Yang said she kept the assault a secret, and only told her husband many months after their son was born. She said she decided to go public now after being moved by stories from voters she met on the campaign trail.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 02:17

Chef Marcus Samuelsson on culture and cooking

Award-winning chef and TV personality Marcus Samuelsson says he only scratched the surface of immigrant cooking here in the U.S. In season two of his show “No Passport Required,” he brings attention to cuisines and cultures of immigrant communities around the country. He joins "CBS This Morning" to talk about his journey.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 04:20

Klobuchar in focus on impeachment, 2020 bid

Senator Amy Klobuchar joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her presidential bid as candidates gear up for the Iowa caucus. Klobuchar is polling fifth in the state, according to the most recent CBS News Battleground Tracker.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 08:15

Harry and Meghan’s potential life in Canada

While Buckingham Palace has yet to finalize exit plans for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle, Harry reportedly hopes to join his wife and son in Canada after royal family meetings next week. Onlookers say Vancouver is a likely choice for the couple. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to locals about their thoughts on hosting the popular royals.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 03:21

Justice Roberts' role in impeachment trial

Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in Thursday to preside over the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump. How he navigates the political and partisan fight could have a profound impact on Americans' views of the federal judiciary. Jan Crawford reports on why the trial is a unique opportunity for him.

• Jan 17, 2020
• 03:47

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