Missouri woman believed to be last Civil War widow dies

Civil War heritage organizations have recognized Jackson's quiet role in history, one that she hid for all but the final three years of her life.

• Jan 8, 2021

Explosions rock Yemen airport as new government arrives

At least 25 people were killed and 110 wounded in the blast.

• Dec 30, 2020

Azerbaijan enters region ceded by Armenia

Azerbaijan said its army entered the first of three regions ceded by Armenia under a Russian-brokered peace deal. Also, hospitals are overwhelmed with coronavirus patients in Idlib, Syria's last opposition-controlled territory, and at least 37 people were killed in two days of unrest in Uganda as security forces try to quell protests triggered by the arrest of Bobi Wine, a popular musician running for president. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joined "CBSN AM" from Johannesburg with those headlines.

• Nov 20, 2020
• 2:23

Ethiopia leader denies civil war brewing as hundreds reportedly killed

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, says he sent troops into the Tigray region to disarm a "criminal junta," not start a war.

• Nov 10, 2020

Study exposes war's impact on wildlife

A new study shows how warfare can harm wildlife in countries where there is ongoing fighting. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN with a look at the impact in several African nations.

• Sep 14, 2020
• 3:44

Clarissa Ward, and her producer prepare to confront a dangerous militant Islamist on his turf in Syria

First-time 60 Minutes correspondent, Clarissa Ward, and her producer prepare to confront a dangerous militant Islamist on his turf in Syria.

• Feb 19, 2014
• 4:46

Fatima Khan has traveled to Geneva to seek justice for her son, Dr. Abbas Khan, a British orthopedic surgeon and father of two who traveled to Syria to treat the victims of the country’s civil war and ended up dead in a Syrian prison

Fatima Khan has traveled to Geneva to seek justice for her son, Dr. Abbas Khan, a British orthopedic surgeon and father of two who traveled to Syria to treat the victims of the country’s civil war and ended up dead in a Syrian prison. For Fatima, the peace talks in Geneva are a chance to confront the Syrian government. Clarissa Ward reports.

• Feb 13, 2014
• 3:25

How we teach about slavery in school

As protests continue around the country calling for an end to racial and social inequalities, there's a new focus on how slavery and the Civil War are taught in schools. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a CBS News contributor and author of “Stamped from the Beginning,” joined CBSN to discuss.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 13:06

Mississippi moves to vote on changing state flag

Mississippi lawmakers are considering erasing the Confederate battle emblem from the state flag. Mississippi is the last state to have a flag that includes the emblem.

• Jun 27, 2020
• 0:17

HBO is bringing back "Gone with the Wind"

HBO Max removed the Civil War drama from its streaming platform two weeks ago amid criticism over the film's depictions of slavery and racism.

• Jun 24, 2020

Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Jide Zeitlin, Jamelle Bouie

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus, Juneteenth and racial turmoil

• Jun 21, 2020
• 23:09

Black cowboys saddle up

After the Civil War, black cowboys played a key role in settling the West, and their heritage is honored by African American cowboys and rodeo riders today. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller talked with members of the Compton Cowboys, a Los Angeles group of riders who take to the streets of South Central on horseback; and with participants in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, named for the famed African American Wild West Show star.

• Jun 21, 2020
• 4:50

Virginia governor announces removal of Robert E. Lee statue

The statue, which sits on state property, will move to storage while Governor Ralph Northam's administration works "with the community to determine its future."

• Jun 4, 2020

The history of Memorial Day

As the country remembers all the lives lost during times of war, the Poppy Wall of Honor becomes available online for the first time. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and USAA senior vice president John Bird joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the history of Memorial Day and how Americans can use the digital wall to learn more.

• May 25, 2020
• 4:05

Yemen's Houthi rebels leaving key cities

Yemen may be taking a major step toward ending the civil war that grips the country. Iranian backed-Houthi rebels say they've started withdrawing forces from key port cities, including Hodeida. Wall Street Journal Middle East correspondent Sune Engel Rasmussen joins CBSN from Beirut with latest developments on the four-year civil war.

• May 13, 2019
• 5:34

Life inside Syria's last rebel stronghold

CBS News has gained rare access inside Syria, which is now in its eighth year of civil war. Syrian forces have begun a new bombing campaign, and there are fears that a full-scale offensive could be next. The province of Idlib, home to three million people, is one of the last remaining areas in western Syria that the government does not control. Holly Williams recently returned from Idlib, where she saw firsthand what life is like for those living in constant fear.

• Jun 17, 2019
• 2:30

House holds hearing on reparations

June 19 is Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the emancipation of slaves after the Civil War. A House Judiciary subcommittee will hear testimony Wednesday about slavery reparations. A bill before the committee would create a commission to study and consider reparations. Ed O'Keefe reports.

• Jun 19, 2019
• 3:38

The story of "The Last Pirate of New York"

In 1860, the country was on the verge of civil war, and the city of New York was hunting for one of the most infamous criminals of all-time -- although it may not be someone you’ve heard of. Albert Hicks, who was called “The Last Pirate of New York,” was a bridge between Blackbeard and Al Capone, when the worst of the worst transitioned from raiding ships to joining mobs. His chilling story is detailed in a new book by Rich Cohen. Jeff Glor reports.

• Jun 29, 2019
• 5:10

Rare look inside Syrian civil war

Holly Williams has an exclusive look at what life is like for more than 3 million people trapped in a Syrian bombing campaign. Idlib is the last remaining stronghold of opposition forces in the civil war that began in 2011. Some people there are calling for the U.S. to help stop the siege by Syria and Russia

• Aug 29, 2019
• 2:06

Trump supporters at rally talk impeachment

One supporter said there would be a "second Civil War" if President Trump is removed from office.

• Dec 11, 2019
• 1:54

Dangerous Turkey-Russia face-off in Syria

The killing of 33 Turkish forces in Syrian airstrikes, backed by Russia, has escalated the tense standoff between the major powers backing opposing sides in Syria's complex civil war. CBS News' Holly Williams reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 8:50

Syrian refugees face risk from coronavirus

Syrian refugees are facing new challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic. Syria lacks stable hospitals and reliable medical care nationwide, especially in refugee camps where women, children and families are struggling to survive. CBS News producer Pinar Sevinclidir takes a closer look.

• Apr 15, 2020
• 3:06

Book excerpt: "Simon the Fiddler" by Paulette Jiles

The bestselling author of "News of the World" returns with a novel set during the waning years of the Civil War

• May 3, 2020

Inside Syria's worst humanitarian crisis

A province in Syria's northwest, Idlib is the last opposition stronghold against the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

• Mar 6, 2020

Disabled artist selling her work to help a museum in need

Born with a rare defect, Jessica Jewett paints and draws with her mouth.

• Feb 20, 2020

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