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"John Lewis was an extraordinary man," Winfrey said. "A man of great vision who lived a life with the purpose of making sure America lived out its ideals."
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"John Lewis was an extraordinary man," Winfrey said. "A man of great vision who lived a life with the purpose of making sure America lived out its ideals."
Civil rights leader and longtime member of Congress, John Lewis, was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday. He was honored by three former presidents, including Barack Obama, who described him as "a man of pure joy and unbreakable perseverance."
The civil rights icon who helped organize the March on Washington and served in the House of Representatives for 33 years died earlier this month at the age of 80.
"When we do form a more perfect union... John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America," Mr. Obama said on Thursday.
Xernona Clayton, a fellow civil rights activist, told the story of how she set the couple up — and even planned their wedding.
Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama paid tribute to civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta. Boston Globe political reporter James Pindell joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" for a closer look at why President Trump was not in attendance, plus a look at the other political news of day.
Rev. Raphael Warnock, the senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis. "He loved America until America learned to love him back," Warnock said. Watch his full remarks.
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton came together to honor Congressman John Lewis at his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday, completing a week of memorial services for the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon. CBSN's Lana Zak has some of the highlights.
At the funeral for civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, longtime friend Xernona Clayton told the story of how Lewis and his late wife, Lillian Miles Lewis, first met. Watch her remarks.
Former President Barack Obama delivered a powerful eulogy for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, and said Americans should honor his legacy by continuing to work for democracy and voting rights. "He as much as anyone in our history brought this country a little bit closer to our highest ideals," Mr. Obama said. Watch his full remarks from the funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Ahead of Thursday morning's funeral services for Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church's senior pastor, Rev. Raphael Warnock, talks to "CBS This Morning" about the late civil rights icon's life and legacy.
Former President George W. Bush spoke at the funeral for the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "We live in a better and nobler country today because of John Lewis and his abiding faith in the power of God, in the power of democracy, and in the power of love," he said. Watch his full remarks.
Rev. James Lawson trained many future leaders of the civil rights movement, including a young John Lewis, in the practice of nonviolence. Lawson spoke at Lewis' funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, and vowed, "We will not be quiet." Watch his full remarks.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid tribute to her longtime friend and colleague, the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He taught us so much," Pelosi said. Watch her full remarks.
Former President Bill Clinton paid tribute to the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis at his funeral at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. "He hoped for and imagined and lived and worked and moved for his beloved community," Mr. Clinton said. Watch his full remarks.
Civil rights icon Representative John Lewis took his final ride across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on Sunday. On Monday, he is set to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol. Michelle Miller reports.
Family and friends will join the entire nation to celebrate the life of civil rights leader John Lewis Thursday as he is laid to rest in Atlanta. On Wednesday, he was carried through the city he represented in Congress for over 30 years one final time. Michelle Miller reports.
The funeral is being held Thursday at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, which Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once led.
Civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis is the first African American lawmaker to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol building. His longtime friend, Representative Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss Lewis' legacy.
The country is honoring the life of civil rights hero and Congressman John Lewis with a six-day memorial tour. That starts in Troy, Alabama, where he grew up, and in Selma, where he led the 1965 Voting Rights March across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller and Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence of Michigan joined CBSN to relay what his legacy means and how his fight for voting rights will continue.
The late civil rights icon and Congressman John Lewis left the U.S. Capitol for the final time. He will be buried in Atlanta after a funeral at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church. CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss Lewis' legacy and how to continue in the fight for equality.
A funeral will be held for Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday.
Rep. John Lewis is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol after lawmakers and spectators attended a ceremony celebrating his life and legacy. Nancy Cordes reports.
An invitation-only ceremony took place place Monday afternoon, after which members of the public are paying respects to the civil rights icon.
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Ava DuVernay reflected on the life of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, whom she met while directing her film "Selma."
The House is back in Washington on Monday to begin considering a revised funding package to end the partial government shutdown.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
A slew of notable individuals appear in the latest Justice Department release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
"Project Vault" will be funded by a $10 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank, along with $2 billion in private-sector financing, President Trump said.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
The proposed site is situated along a flight path for nearby Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
Rusne Augustinaite is from Lithuania, and her mom had never been to the U.S. to see her play a college game in person.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
Peter Attia, a doctor and author well known for his research on longevity, is apologizing for what he calls "embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible" emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Starting early Wednesday, United customers won't be able to book flights and access other services as the airline upgrades its reservation system.
The American Federation of Teachers called on Target CEO Michael Fiddelke to "clearly state" that the company wants ICE agents to leave Minnesota.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
Several factors are weighing on the value of gold and silver after the precious metals ascended to record highs last week.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from revoking Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, granting a last-minute reprieve to 350,000 immigrants who were set to lose protections on Tuesday.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
Martin was tapped to lead the Weaponization Working Group after he failed to win enough support from the Senate to be confirmed as D.C.'s U.S. attorney.
Many Americans are expected to lose ACA or Medicaid coverage in the coming months and years, but doctors and researchers say there are still ways to find affordable care.
As health care costs skyrocket and federal lawmakers pull back help on ACA insurance premiums, more middle-income families are facing tough choices on health care.
In this web exclusive, author and podcaster Mel Robbins talks with Norah O'Donnell about "The Let Them Theory."
In her latest bestseller, the motivational speaker discusses how personal growth is only possible when you stop pouring energy into things you cannot control – which includes changing other people.
Sgt. Chris Johnson was told that his heart condition had nearly been "instantly fatal." Rapid medical care and rigorous therapy helped him recover.
President Trump announced that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
The victim's wife managed to escape after park rangers scared the animal away, officials said.
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son hit with new criminal charges as she apologizes for "poor judgment" over Epstein ties.
The British government is seeking new powers for troops as sightings of "rogue drones" around military bases doubled amid tension with Russia.
Authorities said officers killed three suspects in the shooting of two women, whom Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado later identified as his aunt and cousin.
As President Trump prepares to shut down the Kennedy Center for renovations, sources told CBS News there has been no discussion of demolishing or gutting the building.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke to Grammy nominees, winners and other stars on the award show red carpet.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King breaks down the big winners and special moments from Sunday's Grammy Awards.
Tributes have poured in for actor Catherine O'Hara, who died Friday at the age of 71. Macaulay Culkin, who starred in "Home Alone" as O'Hara's son, wrote, "Mama, I thought we had time. I wanted more, but I had so much more to say - I love you." Vlad Duthiers reports.
Moltbook was launched last week by a software developer and mirrors the template of Reddit, but it's not for humans. Instead, it allows artificial intelligence agents to post written content and interact with other chatbots through comments, up-votes and down-votes. Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
A new report from Bloomberg says Amazon found hundreds of thousands of cases of suspected child sex abuse material in its AI training data. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joined CBS News to discuss.
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.
While Thomas Edison's cylinders were the first to play recorded sound, they were impractical – leading Emile Berliner to come up with a better way to play music: The gramophone, invented in 1887, which played flat discs. Jane Pauley reports.
The rideshare company is getting into the business of providing real-world driving data to autonomous vehicle developers. Here's why.
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he believes Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday that he believes Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home while she slept. Jarred Hill reports.
Brendan Banfield, who was having an affair with the family's Brazilian au pair, was found guilty on Monday of murdering his wife and another man.
Authorities said Monday they are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, as a crime. CBS News senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Authorities raided a suspected homemade biological lab in Las Vegas, Nevada, over the weekend, which investigators say could be linked to a similar 2023 case in California. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
It's not yet known whether the hydrogen leak encountered Monday will impact the moonshot's eventual launch date.
Artemis II echoes the Apollo-era missions that paved the way for the first moon landing — and sets the stage for what comes next.
More than 50 years after NASA's last human mission to the moon, four astronauts, three Americans and a Canadian, are set for the 10-day Artemis II mission to the far side of the moon.
If the countdown and fueling test go well, four astronauts will set their sights on a Super Bowl Sunday launch to the moon.
Extreme cold has forced NASA to reschedule its next moon mission. On Saturday, the massive Artemis II rocket stands on launch pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Like Apollo 8 in 1968, it won't land on the lunar surface. Mark Strassmann has more on why the latest mission is considered groundbreaking.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
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.
Super Bowl LX is less than a week away with the Seattle Seahawks set to face the New England Patriots. CBS News correspondent Nidia Cavazos has more.
More than 10,000 experts with doctorate degrees in science and related fields left their government jobs last year, according to the White House Office of Personnel Management. Jeffrey Mervis, senior correspondent for Science Magazine, joins CBS News to discuss.
Moltbook was launched last week by a software developer and mirrors the template of Reddit, but it's not for humans. Instead, it allows artificial intelligence agents to post written content and interact with other chatbots through comments, up-votes and down-votes. Tyler Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University, joins CBS News to discuss.
After another trove of Epstein files was released, some survivors, like Dani Bensky, are blasting the Justice Department for withholding potentially millions of additional pages from the files while also mistakenly releasing images and identities of survivors. Scott MacFarlane has more.
A Virginia man having an affair with the family's au pair was found guilty Monday of murdering his wife and another man. Elaine Quijano has details.