What's open and closed for Juneteenth 2026?
Juneteenth will affect banking, mail service and financial markets, although retailers and restaurants are largely staying open.
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Americans celebrate Juneteenth
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday as the 250th anniversary of the U.S. approaches. Marc H. Morial, the president and CEO of the National Urban League, joins with more insight.
Students reflect on Juneteenth
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson sits down with a group of students to discuss what Juneteenth means to them, when they learned about it and their hopes for the future.
Obama Presidential Center opens on Juneteenth
The Obama Presidential Center is open to the public as Americans celebrate Juneteenth. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
100 years after 1st Black family in Piedmont was driven out, memorial moves forward
A memorial sculpture park honoring the first Black family to own a home in the city of Piedmont is once again gaining momentum, with Oakland artist and landscape architect Walter Hood ready to bring his design to life.
Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebrates Black History on Juneteenth
Baltimore's Reginald F. Lewis Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary and Juneteenth as part of this year's Day of Jubilee celebration.
1 dead, 7 wounded in shooting at Juneteenth festival in Tulsa
Police responded to a shooting that broke out at a busy Juneteenth celebration near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. No arrests have been made.
National Guard can stay in L.A., court rules
A federal court allowed President Trump to retain control of California's National Guard troops in Los Angeles. In a unanimous opinion, the three-judge panel said the president acted within his authority amid violent clashes between protesters and immigration enforcement officials. Political contributor Joel Payne and political analyst Leslie Sanchez examine the situation.
Biden pans "efforts to erase history" and takes veiled shot at Trump
The event celebrated Juneteenth at the historic Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas.
On Juneteenth, Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
Biden to speak at Juneteenth event in Texas
Former President Joe Biden is speaking Thursday night at a Juneteenth event at the historic Reedy Chapel AME Church in Galveston, Texas. CBS News reporter Karen Hua has more.
Funding woes impact Juneteenth celebrations
Some groups have been forced to scale back Juneteenth celebrations after losing funding from companies and federal agencies. One of the organizations impacted is the Cooper Family Foundation, which hosts one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in San Diego. Sidney Cooper Jr., a member of the foundation, joins CBS News to discuss the impact of the cuts.
Obama: U.S. "dangerously close" to autocracy
During an appearance in Connecticut, former President Barack Obama expressed concerns that the U.S. is slipping toward autocracy. Brakkton Booker, Politico national correspondent, and Matt Brown, congressional reporter for the Associated Press, join "The Takeout" to discuss.
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.
Inside the history of Juneteenth
It's Juneteenth and that means Opal's Walk for Freedom took place in Fort Worth, Texas. The annual 2.5 mile walk symbolizes the two-and-a-half years it took for news of freedom to reach enslaved people in Texas. Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, joined CBS News to discuss the history of Juneteenth in the U.S.
How Americans are celebrating Juneteenth
Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, the latest federal holiday in the U.S. that commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Breaking down the history of Juneteenth
Americans are celebrating the Juneteenth holiday, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. after the Civil War. Dr. Karida Brown, a historical and cultural sociologist at Emory University, joins "CBS News 24/7" with more.
Understanding Juneteenth's significance
Clint Smith, author of "How the Word Is Passed," explains the history behind Juneteenth and why its 2021 recognition as a federal holiday came more than 150 years after freedom reached the last enslaved people in Texas.
Here's what is open and closed on Juneteenth 2025
See what's open and closed during the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, from stores to public services.
Why Juneteenth is more than a celebration
Historian Kellie Carter Jackson joins CBS Mornings to explain the origins of Juneteenth and how it fits into the broader story of Black resistance, as explored in her new book, "We Refuse."
How did Juneteenth get its name? The story behind the holiday's title
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Detroit Juneteenth event highlights Camp Ward's role in Civil War
A Juneteenth celebration on Detroit's east side shows the important role Camp Ward played during and after the Civil War.
From celebrating Juneteenth to the erasure of Black history: Charles M. Blow on America today
The political analyst and former NYT columnist says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Charles M. Blow on the erasure of Black history
Political analyst and former New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow says that pluralism and racial justice have been demoted in the months since President Trump re-took office, as his administration has moved to purge the government (and much of society) of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Blow looks at the "sad new reality" in which America's raging culture wars have targeted our youngest national holiday.
Gayborhood's new Michael Hinson Way in Philadelphia honors legacy of prominent Black, gay activist
A street along the north part of the Gayborood now bears the name of a prominent activist for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, particularly in the Black community. It was especially meaningful to share his story on Juneteenth.
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Iran attacks Gulf states, accuses U.S. of bombing a wedding party
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
Lindsay Clancy jury says it is still deadlocked, judge gives final instruction
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge for the second straight day that they remain deadlocked during their deliberations.
Chevron plans $7 billion Venezuela investment to double oil production
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
Trump $1 coins go on sale today, priced at $1.55 to more than $2 each
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
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Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
Trump $1 coins go on sale today, priced at $1.55 to more than $2 each
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge in Florida DUI case
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Chevron plans $7 billion Venezuela investment to double oil production
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
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Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
Trump $1 coins go on sale today, priced at $1.55 to more than $2 each
The U.S. Mint said the President Donald J. Trump $1 coin can be bought in packages of 25 for $61 or 100 coins for $154.50.
Chevron plans $7 billion Venezuela investment to double oil production
Chevron, the only U.S. oil company operating in Venezuela, said it has received additional land in the Orinoco Belt region and plans to double its oil production.
Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it?
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
Alaska's top 4 primary puts unlikely longshot candidates on ballot
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth
At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides
The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.
House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
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What's true and false about infertility? We asked a fertility specialist.
Dr. Temeka Zore, a double board-certified OB-GYN and fertility specialist, joined "Healthful" for a deep dive on all things fertility, from endometriosis to PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) to egg freezing.
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills
The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price.
Trump inks deal with 9 pharmaceutical companies to lower drug costs
The White House said the agreements will reduce costs to treat Parkinson's disease, macular degeneration, glaucoma, liver disease and other illnesses.
Man with sinus infection symptoms diagnosed with heart condition
Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.
Juul can sell updated e-cigarette with age-verification system, FDA says
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
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"We are the best," Chinese EV maker says ahead of push into North America
A trade deal with Canada is about to give Chinese EV makers already grabbing major market share elsewhere a foothold just over the Detroit River.
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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Iran attacks Gulf states, accuses U.S. of bombing a wedding party
Iran attacked Jordan, Kuwait and the UAE, claiming retaliation for the latest U.S. strikes as the war in the Middle East ramps back up.
Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled immigration "disinformation"
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says "networks linked both to Russia and to Israel" helped spread rumors about immigration "to attack Europe and divide it."
U.K. man accused of drugging, abusing wife with other men goes on trial
The case has drawn parallels to that of Gisèle Pelicot, who publicly testified against her ex-husband in a 2024 mass rape trial.
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Adria Arjona talks career, "Onslaught" role
Adria Arjona sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new movie, "Onslaught," and working with Michael B. Jordan on "The Thomas Crown Affair."
Artists sue AI-generated music company
Jason Isbell, Guy Forsyth and other musicians filed a class action lawsuit against Suno, claiming the AI platform used their music to train its model without permission. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Danielle Brooks on "If I Go Will They Miss Me"
Danielle Brooks sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new movie, "If I Go Will They Miss Me," and how being a mother and wife helped her in portraying the role.
Lionel Richie hospitalized after weekend show
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled
John Galliano's exhibit for the 2027 Met Gala has been canceled after weeks of backlash over his past antisemitic and racist comments. CBS News fashion contributor Lauren Sherman reports.
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China's high tech EVs exported to Canada
Advanced, relatively cheap Chinese electric vehicles will soon arrive in Canada. CBS News' Anna Coren visited an EV production facility to learn about the expanding international market.
Meta says AI glasses fix stops users from secretly recording others
Meta upgrades its AI glasses' privacy features to block device users from filming people without their consent.
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.
Chinese EV maker to expand to North America
China's electric vehicle makers are hoping to gain a foothold in North America soon. Anna Coren gets an exclusive look inside one of the factories where the revolutionary cars are made.
Construction leader in favor of data centers
Half of Americans oppose data center construction in their area, according to CBS News polling from June. Marc Poulos, a labor leader in the construction industry, explains why he supports data center construction.
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Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
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Jury still deadlocked in Lindsay Clancy trial
Jurors are still deadlocked as they try to decide the fate of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jessica Levinson have more.
Woman arrested outside Lindsay Clancy trial
A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly filming jurors as they left the courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jessica Levinson have more.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest in DUI case
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida linked to a rollover crash in March. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
How likely is a Lindsay Clancy mistrial?
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial continue deliberating on Wednesday after signaling to the judge a day early that they were deadlocked. Legal expert Rebecca Roiphe weighs in.
Penn State drug ring suspects in court
The accused ringleaders of a cocaine dealing operation involving some Penn State fraternities are in court today. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Jury still deadlocked in Lindsay Clancy trial
Jurors are still deadlocked as they try to decide the fate of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman accused of murdering her three children. Clancy has admitted to killing the kids, but has pleaded not guilty, arguing she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jessica Levinson have more.
Edouard prompts disaster declaration in Texas
Edouard has weakened from a tropical storm to a tropical depression, but the system forced disaster declarations in parts of Texas after it came ashore. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the conditions in the Lone Star State and meteorologist Andrew Kozak has a look at the forecast.
Woman arrested outside Lindsay Clancy trial
A woman was arrested Tuesday for allegedly filming jurors as they left the courthouse where Lindsay Clancy's trial is being held. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul and Jessica Levinson have more.
Tiger Woods pleads no contest in DUI case
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge in Florida linked to a rollover crash in March. CBS News' Skyler Henry has the latest.
Iran claims U.S. struck wedding party
Iran is making fresh claims about the latest round of strikes in the region. This comes as U.S. military leaders navigate tensions sparked by resignations and recent firings. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more.