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Philadelphia is the statue capital of America, but the statue unveiled there on Tuesday was a first for the city. Vladimir Duthiers reports on the city's special honor for a long-forgotten civil rights hero.
It was 60 years ago Monday that nine African American children entered an all-white high school in Little Rock - after the Supreme Court declared separate schools for blacks and whites unconstitutional. The eight survivors recalled that milestone in civil rights history, and said the battle is not over. Jericka Duncan reports.
President Trump is facing sharp criticism for granting a pardon to Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Arpaio gained notoriety for his aggressive action to arrest illegal immigrants. The pardon was granted just hours before Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Lawmakers and civil rights activists are questioning the president's decision and its timing. Errol Barnett reports.
Civil rights and veterans groups reacted with outrage after President Trump tweeted that transgender people will not be allowed to serve in the U.S. military. Jericka Duncan has more.
Georgia Congressman John Lewis was born and raised on a cotton farm outside Troy, Alabama. He later became one of the most prominent leaders of the civil rights movement. In our ongoing series, Note to Self, Lewis recalls getting into what he famously calls "good trouble."
CBS News legal contributor and civil rights attorney Alexis Hoag discusses what to expect from the prosecution and defense as closing arguments begin Monday in the Derek Chauvin trial.
In Canada, Viola Desmond will become the first civilian woman to be on the country's $10 bill next year. Never heard of her? Up until a few years ago, neither did many Canadians. But her story is giving context to assumptions on Canada's history that the nation - free of slavery, free of legal segregation - was not so free of racism. Michelle Miller reports.
Susan Page, USA Today's Washington bureau chief, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how people who have worked decades in healthcare are wondering how President-elect Donald Trump's Republican healthcare plan will have "insurance for everybody," as well as Mr. Trump's spat with civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis.
At least three people have been killed on slippery roads in Missouri and Oklahoma; The Trump family is set to become the first family in decades to live in the White House without a pet
The Department of Justice released a scathing report on the Chicago Police Department and reached an agreement to reform the Baltimore Police Department this week. Both investigations were overseen by civil rights chief Vanita Gupta, who sat down for an exclusive interview with Paula Reid.
Simmering tension between congressional Democrats and FBI Director James Comey boiled over Friday; Lady Liberty has always been depicted as a white woman -- but now, for the first time, she will be depicted as a black woman on a commemorative coin issued by the U.S. Treasury.
A Justice Department report found institutional problems within the Chicago Police Department have led to serious civil rights violations for years, including racial bias against blacks and a tendency to use excessive force, reports Dean Reynolds.
The Department of Justice released results of an investigation into the Chicago police department. They found Chicago PD has systematically violated civil rights of blacks and used excessive force in general. Dan Isom, a retired chief of police for the City of St. Louis, joins CBSN with more on their findings.
Georgia Congressman John Lewis vows to battle on, after this week's historic Congressional sit-in over the gun control stalemate. The civil rights pioneer joined fellow Democrats in a 25-hour protest. But House Speaker Paul Ryan says it was nothing more than a stunt. Rep. Lewis joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss why he felt he had to "dramatize" the issue and make it "plain" for the American people to see.
A court order to integrate schools in Cleveland, Mississippi, was announced Monday, a day before the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. While Cleveland School District officials contend they have made big strides since they were first ordered to desegregate back in 1969, the federal judge ruled that wasn't enough. Michelle Miller reports on the divided town.
The U.S. Justice Department is filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against North Carolina. This came just hours after North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory filed a lawsuit against the government. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has the latest on the dueling lawsuits over the law that bans people from using public restrooms that do not correspond with the gender on their birth certificates.
The Justice Department sent a letter to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory, saying that the state's so-called "bathroom law" violates the federal Civil Rights Act. HB2 prevents transgender individuals from using the restrooms of their choice. CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid joins CBSN with more.
Senior Designer Manager Heather Northrop explains to CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan how her team worked with an advisory board to get two historical characters -- Native American Kaya and Mexican Josefina -- as authentic as possible.
If you grew up in the ‘90s or have a school-age daughter, then you're probably familiar with the brand American Girl, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1986, the business has sold more than 29 million dolls and more than 153 million books. This summer, it will release a new historical doll, Melody, the company’s third African-American doll. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan goes inside the design studio for the first exclusive look.
Sixty years ago,Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man. It was an iconic moment in the nation's Civil Rights movement. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the historic event.
Ramsey Clark, a former Attorney General during the Johnson Administration, died Friday at the age of 93. Clark is remembered for his work on desegregation and defending high-profile figures like Saddam Hussein.
Protesters in Minneapolis are demanding authorities release video of Jamar Clark's arrest, during which the black man was shot by police. CBSN's Contessa Brewer reports.
The mayor of Minneapolis has called for a federal civil rights investigation into the death of Jamar Clark, who was shot by police on Sunday. "48 Hours" Crimesider's Graham Kates joins CBSN with more on the growing tension.
U.S. intelligence says it's unlikely terrorism brought down the Russian plane that crashed Saturday, killing over 200 people; Fred Thompson, the actor, politician and commercial pitchman, died Sunday
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
The president says he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
President Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to address constraints in the production of munitions, according to a presidential memo released Tuesday.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing seven women in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
A business jet with six on board crashed on a Laredo, Texas, highway and caught fire, killing one person and causing chaos as passersby frantically tried to save those inside.
Rep. Barry Moore won the Republican Senate runoff in Alabama on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating political newcomer and U.S. Navy Seal Jared Hudson.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
New Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh is stepping in at a critical juncture for the U.S. economy, with inflation at its highest level in more than three years.
The sale will split ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S.-based private equity firm and a Chinese restaurant company.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
A new analysis projects how much Americans will pay for electricity from June to September, depending on their state of residence.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
Robert White's win in the heavily Democratic city sets him up to take the top spot in November's general elections, when he could replace 18-term delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton.
President Trump delayed Jay Clayton's nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community, saying he's trying to force Congress to pass a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support to be approved.
ICE has moved detainees out of a controversial soft-sided detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson said, citing safety concerns around hurricane season.
A WHO official tells CBS News Ebola is still spreading in Congo after a month, as experts race to contain the outbreak in Central Africa.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
After congressional Republicans let expanded subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans expire at the end of last year, some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America's 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers.
President Trump warns he could order new strikes if Iran's leaders "don't behave," two days before the expected signing of a deal that remains vaguely defined.
Critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness since the U.S. military began them in September 2025.
The Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on Iran as President Trump touts a framework agreement with Tehran to end the monthslong conflict.
India alone has more than 18,000 sailors stuck across the Persian Gulf region. Some tell CBS News it feels like they're "in jail."
Semyon Skrepetsky was known for performances and artwork attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin and other authoritarian leaders.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins are set to headline America250's "America's Block Party Concert," with Queen Latifah set to host. Rosie Rios, the chair of America250, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
Harlan Coben talks about casting for the Netflix adaptation of his 2023 bestselling novel "I Will Find You." The series stars Sam Worthington, who describes how fatherhood impacted him in his role and how he sees his character.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Serena and Venus Williams are getting back together as a doubles team, at Wimbledon. The last time the sisters were a doubles duo was at the 2022 U.S. Open, where they lost their opening match.
AI is slashing the cost of starting and running a business. "Everything has decreased in cost and increased in speed," one entrepreneur said.
The deal comes just days after SpaceX went public in the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion to help fund its expansion.
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.
Anthropic's senior staff is planning to meet with White House officials amid a recent dispute over the company's safety measures. Maria Curi, a tech reporter for Axios, has more.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes to have a ban on kids using social media that is "designed to be addictive" enacted by early next year.
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.
Rex Heuermann will be sentenced after he pleaded guilty to killing seven women in a series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Law enforcement sources tell CBS News officials allegedly seized weapons, thousands of rounds of ammunition, and tactical gear while conducting search warrants in connection with the foiled plot to attack the UFC event at the White House over the weekend. CBS News security and law enforcement contributor Lance Leising has more.
Police in Delaware are still searching for a suspect who shot two people at Wilmington Hospital on Tuesday, officials said at a news conference. At least one person is dead and another injured.
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the Trump civil fraud trial that made him "the most famous judge in America, for a while."
Lionel Messi on Tuesday became the first man to play in six World Cups. He scored three goals to help lead Argentina over Algeria in their opening match and now has 16 World Cup goals, which is tied for the most of all time.
As President Trump touts the U.S.-Iran deal to world leaders at the G7 summit, some Republicans in Congress are expressing skepticism and want to see the agreement. Details remain limited as the full text has yet to be released. Nancy Cordes has more.
The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack Sunday's UFC event at the White House. Court records detail an alleged plot to use drones carrying explosives and snipers to target certain event attendees. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Rex Heuermann, the man who pleaded guilty in April to the Gilgo Beach murders, is set to be sentenced on Wednesday. Tom Hanson reports on how the case unfolded.