Twitter permanently bans former KKK grand wizard David Duke
Duke's final tweets including conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic
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Spike Lee on "BlacKkKlansman," awards, and an artist's validation
The filmmaker has earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Director for the amazing true story of a black undercover officer who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan
Illinois governor believes David Duke is a racist, spokesman clarifies
The campaign of Republican Bruce Rauner clarified the governor's opinion of David Duke after fumbling to answer a question in an interview
What is the "alt-left" Trump was talking about?
On Tuesday, the president said the "alt-left" was partly responsible for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia over the weekend
Chris Evans spars with David Duke on Twitter
Captain America has found himself a new enemy
Sparks fly inside and out as David Duke takes part in election debate
Angry protests outside building at historically black university as former Ku Klux Klan leader takes on rivals for Louisiana Senate seat
Mike Pence calls David Duke a "bad man," but refuses to describe him as deplorable
Pence met with House Republicans behind closed doors on Capitol Hill Tuesday morning
Former KKK leader David Duke: "Donald Trump is not a racist"
Duke, who is running for U.S. Senate in Louisiana, said he would be "100 percent" supportive of Trump's legislative agenda
Disturbing photos of the modern-day Ku Klux Klan
With the number of hate groups on the rise, the Klu Klux Klan is trying to benefit from the momentum. Here's what the group looks like today
RNC chair speaks out on ex-KKK leader's run for office
David Duke announced his plan to run for Senate in Louisiana earlier this week
Ex-KKK leader plans to launch Senate bid in Louisiana
David Duke plans to run for the open Senate seat vacated by Republican David Vitter
David Duke: "Jewish tribal nature" is behind Trump opposition
The white supremacist has a theory for the media's treatment of Trump
Donald Trump disavows David Duke's remark about "Jewish extremists"
The former KKK grand wizard said "Jewish supremacists" control the U.S.
Clinton: "disappointed" in Trump over Duke endorsement
Visiting Minneapolis, Clinton hits Republicans for "campaigns based on insults."
Trump's KKK dodge is making the GOP nervous
Republicans are wondering why telling it like it is didn't apply to white supremacists
David Duke, the former leader of the Ku Klux Klan, praised Republican front-runner Donald Trump last week
David Duke, the former leader of the Ku Klux Klan, praised Republican front-runner Donald Trump last week. Trump's response has seemingly wavered since then, leading to condemnation from many in the party. Dean Reynolds reports.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump has dominated the GOP field and his son, Eric Trump, has been with the real estate mogul for most of the campaign
Republican front-runner Donald Trump has dominated the GOP field and his son, Eric Trump, has been with the real estate mogul for most of the campaign. After Donald Trump stumbled to answer a question about the endorsement of the Ku Klux Klan, Eric tells CBSN that his dad has denounced David Duke and the Klan at least "400 times." Trump also discusses his father's work as a politican, businessman and parent. endorsement of the Klu Klux Klan, Eric tells CBSN that his dad has denounced David Duke and the Klan at least "400 times". Trump also discusses his father's work as a politican, businessman and parent.
Dickerson on Trump's response to David Duke support
The presidential race is becoming increasingly nasty heading into Super Tuesday
In a surpising reponse, Donald Trump was asked to disavow David Duke and the KKK, but failed to do so
In a surpising reponse, Donald Trump was asked to disavow David Duke and the KKK, but failed to do so. Trump said he did not know of David Duke or the KKK and would have to do more research on both. Criticism of Trump over this came hard and fast from all sides. Major Garrett reports from Washington, D.C.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from February 28, 2016 edition
In a surprising response, Donald Trump was asked to disavow David Duke and the KKK, but failed to do so; Carter Evans introduces us to one college gymnast stretching the limits to a beat all her own.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump is receiving criticism from both parties for his refusal to disavow the Klu Klux Klan and white supremacist David Duke during an interview Sunday
Republican front-runner Donald Trump is receiving criticism from both parties for his refusal to disavow the Klu Klux Klan and white supremacist David Duke during an interview Sunday. Republican rival Marco Rubio condemned Trump for not disavowing the KKK, saying it makes him "unelectable." Trump later responded on Twitter. Watch the back and forth on the campaign trail Sunday. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues to dominate polls all over the country before a dozen states vote on Tuesday
Republican front-runner Donald Trump continues to dominate polls all over the country before a dozen states vote on Tuesday. Can Trump's top rivals -- Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio -- stop his momentum? CBSN political contributor Leslie Sanchez joins CBSN to break down the state of the GOP field.
Donald Trump: "I don't need" David Duke's endorsement
The infamous white supremacist has kind words for the GOP frontrunner, but Trump isn't thrilled about it
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, addressed his 2002 speech to a group founded by a former Klan leader and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, defended Scalise as a "decent" man who "made a mistake"
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, addressed his 2002 speech to a group founded by a former Klan leader and House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, defended Scalise as a "decent" man who "made a mistake".
End of jury selection in Trump trial caps frenetic first week
The jury selection process in former President Donald Trump's New York trial came to a close on Friday, part of a flurry of activity that marked the end of a dizzying first week.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
Man sets himself on fire near Trump trial courthouse in New York
A person self-immolated at a park across from the courthouse where former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is taking place.
Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.
Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
Trump Media warns Nasdaq about "potential market manipulation" of its stock
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago
Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.
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Girl, 7, starts lemonade stand to raise money for mother's headstone
The first time Emouree went to the cemetery with her grandmother, she couldn't understand why everyone else got a giant granite headstone, but her mother just received a tiny metal one.
10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago
Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors
The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.
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VW workers vote on union in Tennessee — a key test for organized labor
If the UAW prevails, the Chattanooga factory would be the only unionized foreign commercial carmaker in the U.S.
A bitcoin halving is imminent. Here's what that means.
In the next day or two, bitcoin is expected to go through a preprogrammed event that will cut new production of the cryptocurrency.
Walmart joins other big retailers in scaling back on self-checkout
Retailers are ditching and limiting shelf-checkout at some stores, particularly those hit by theft and customer complaints.
Online gambling casts deepening shadow on pro sports
Eliminating player "proposition" bets may be one way to discourage athletes from betting on sports, experts said.
Trump Media warns Nasdaq about "potential market manipulation" of its stock
Trump Media & Technology Group sent a letter to Nasdaq warning that so-called "naked" short selling could be impacting its stock.
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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.
Trump campaign, RNC aim to send 100,000 volunteer vote-counting monitors
The RNC announced an ambitious initiative to monitor vote processing in the 2024 presidential election.
NY attorney general opposes company holding Trump bond in civil fraud case
The New York attorney general filed the state's opposition to the company providing Donald Trump's $175 million bond, posted while his appeal is pending.
Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
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U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Trader Joe's pulls fresh basil in 29 states after salmonella outbreak
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Scotland halts prescription of puberty blocking hormones for minors
A landmark review for Britain's National Health Service found young people have been let down by "remarkably weak" evidence backing medical interventions in gender care.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, report says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
U.K. takes a big step closer to a phased-in ban on all tobacco sales
British lawmakers have backed legislation that would see the legal age to buy tobacco increase by one year every year until it's eventually banned.
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U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger
Niger has been home to a major U.S. airbase in the city of Agadez, some 550 miles from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations.
Watch out Taylor Swift, Kim Jong Un has a new tune out, too
North Korea's latest launch to boost Kim Jong Un's image wasn't a missile, but a song and music video all about the "Friendly Father."
U.S. sanctions 2 entities over fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers
The Treasury Department announced sanctions on two entities accused of fundraising for extremist West Bank settlers connected to violence against Palestinians.
Olympic sports bodies criticize track and field prize money pledge
The break in tradition does not sit well with the Association of Summer Olympic Committee, who said it undermines "the value of Olympism and the uniqueness of the games."
Extinct snake that measured 50 feet long discovered in India
The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 million years and is more than double the average size of similar snakes, like pythons.
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Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Swiftie couple recreates Taylor Swift album covers
Charlie Bird — the "major Swiftie" of the two — had the idea after the singer announced her new album "The Tortured Poets Department" at the Grammys.
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Renée Fleming unveils healing powers of music in new book, "Music and Mind"
The soprano recounted an anecdote from the book's foreword by Francis Collins, which describes an impromptu sing-along at a dinner party attended by Supreme Court justices.
Who are Taylor Swift's new songs about?
Fans are furiously dissecting the lyrics of "The Tortured Poets Department," with some speculating the tracks are about Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, Travis Kelce and Kim Kardashian.
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Inside Intel's Oregon computer chip plant
Computer chip maker Intel is at the center of the latest high-tech race between the U.S. and China. Jo Ling Kent visited their state-of-the-art facility in Oregon for an in-depth report.
Lawmakers push for fusion power development
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill supporting the development of nuclear fusion power. Hank Jenkins-Smith, professor of public policy at the University of Oklahoma, joins CBS News to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
Latest version of House TikTok bill gets crucial support in Senate
Sen. Maria Cantwell is backing an amended bill that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S.
Report: AI beats humans at some basic tasks
Artificial intelligence has become so advanced it has now surpassed human performance in several basic tasks, according to a new report from Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. Russell Wald, deputy director of the institute, joins CBS News to unpack more key findings from the study.
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Starbucks unveils new cold drink cups that use less plastic
Starbucks unveiled the new cups ahead of Earth Day and as a new report warns plastic production emissions are even greater than those from aviation.
Why these lizards have virtually disappeared
A report from the United Nations determined that 1 million species are threatened with extinction. Dr. John Wiens from the University of Arizona believes that number is far higher based on his research. He says climate change is quickening the threat of extinction for species, including a 3-million-year-old lizard population previously found in the Arizona mountains.
Too hot for a lizard? Climate change quickens extinction
A disappearing lizard population in the mountains of Arizona shows how climate change is fast-tracking the rate of extinction.
Advocates work to save parrot from extinction
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to save them.
Scientists trying to protect wildlife from extinction as climate raises risk
Scientists are using a range of tools to protect the endangered wildlife that could disappear in coming decades.
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10-year-old boy can't be charged for homicide he says he committed 2 years ago
Texas state law says a child under the age of 10 doesn't have criminal culpability, law enforcement said.
Maryland teen accused of planning school shooting
Police in Maryland say they stopped a teenager who was planning a school shooting in the days ahead. An 18-year-old student was arrested and charged after authorities reviewed the teen's writings and internet searches. Nicole Sganga reports on what led authorities to the suspect.
Sen. Bob Menendez's trial delayed
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
5 Maryland teens shot, 1 critically injured during senior skip day
Hundreds of teens had skipped school to meet in the Greenbelt, Maryland, park for a water gun fight, police said.
Columbine survivor 25 years later
The Columbine High School mass shooting in Littleton, Colorado, left behind many survivors and families who are still dealing with the massacre's trauma. Zach Cartaya, a Columbine student and co-founder of The Rebels Project, joins CBS News with more on his mission to help other victims of violence.
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Object that crashed through Florida home's roof was from space station
NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month was space junk from equipment discarded by the space station.
NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return mission
NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes.
Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into space
It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.
Space station captures image of moon's shadow during solar eclipse
NASA flight engineers managed to photograph and videotape the moon's shadow on Earth about 260 miles below them.
Solar eclipse captivates millions
Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across generations for the rare celestial event that saw watch parties across the country as almost all of the continental U.S. saw at least a partial solar eclipse.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Grammy-winning singer Mandisa dead at 47
Grammy-winning singer Mandisa was found dead in her home on Thursday, according to her representative. She first rose to fame after finishing ninth on the fifth season of "American Idol."
Iran downplays Israel's missile strike
Iranian officials are downplaying an early Friday Israeli military strike near the city of Isfahan in central Iran. CBS News' Debora Patta and Weijia Jiang have more.
Swifties react to double album surprise
Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," at midnight Eastern on Friday, but the excitement didn't end there. The pop star surprised fans with an additional 15 tracks two hours later. Steven Sullivan, a longtime fan with a heavily-followed Taylor Swift TikTok account, joins CBS News to share his thoughts on the record.
Cities ramp up security ahead of Passover
Millions of Jewish people around the world will observe Passover starting on Monday. But this year, with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, there are additional concerns about staying safe during the holiday. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains how cities are handling security concerns.
Parkland survivor David Hogg on Columbine
Saturday marks 25 years since the mass shooting at Columbine High School. David Hogg, who survived a massacre at his high school in Parkland, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the ongoing push for change.