Juneteenth resonates with Black America amid racial turmoil
New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie on why the celebration of Juneteenth matters and what it means for black America today.
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UN: Deadly conflict brings Tigray near famine
Tens of thousands of people are facing famine conditions across Ethiopia's war-torn Tigray region, where ethnic Tigray rebels are clashing with both Ethiopian and Eritrean forces. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN from Johannesburg with the latest developments.
Why Yemen will have to keep waiting for an end to its civil war
A U.S. envoy was among those visiting the region this week, hoping to negotiate a political solution. But there are obstacles, including the U.S. standoff with Iran.
The full episode of 60 Minutes from the March 29, 2015 edition
Charlie Rose interviews Syrian President Bashar al-Assad as Syria's four-year-old civil war drags on; and, 60 Minutes follows brain cancer patients in a Duke University clinical trial of a therapy that uses a re-engineered polio virus to kill cancer cells.
Syrian immigrant's dark past, bright future
Majed Abdulsamad was beaten and expelled from college for protesting against the regime in Syria as the country descended into civil war. Today, he’s helping other Syrians get a second chance with their education.
State Department to revoke Houthi terror designation
The Saudi-backed war against the Iran-backed Houthi in Yemen has led to one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and experts have warned that the terrorist designation would only exacerbate the devastation.
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.
Explosions rock Yemen airport as new government arrives
At least 25 people were killed and 110 wounded in the blast.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Face The Nation: Scott Gottlieb, Jide Zeitlin, Jamelle Bouie
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on coronavirus, Juneteenth and racial turmoil
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Disabled artist selling her work to help a museum in need
Born with a rare defect, Jessica Jewett paints and draws with her mouth.
Legal settlement keeps Confederate statue off UNC campus
The agreement between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and UNC-Chapel Hill ends a long legal debate about whether Confederate monuments belong on campus.
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Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week
Rep. Omar's D.C. home searched by DHS investigators
Republican concerns mount over plan to livestream execution
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Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if party loses majority
Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course
Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant
Would access to Russian diesel help drive down prices in the U.S.?
Pope Leo to go to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery
