White power symbol found near fire at social justice center
The Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee says the symbol was spray-painted on the parking lot outside building that burned Friday
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MLK's homes to be preserved by National Park Service
The descendants of the civil rights icon are entrusting homes to the National Park Service, thanks to the once-anonymous donor
Jackie Robinson's first MLB contract goes up for auction
The contract guaranteed the Dodgers would pay him $5,000 for the season
Another TV newscaster uses on-air MLK slur, says it was "not intentional"
KTVI says managers spoke with Kevin Steincross and believe the phrase was inadvertent and not reflective of his "core beliefs"
Sam Moore remembers Aretha Franklin as a "giant among giants"
The "Queen of Soul" is being honored by fans, including her friend Sam Moore
The surprising story behind Franklin, the first black "Peanuts" character
Charles Schulz added Franklin to his famed comic strip after getting a letter from a mother who was feeling helpless
MLK's daughter calls for Waffle House boycott
After a violent incident with police was captured on camera at a Waffle House, Bernice King is calling for change
MLK remembrance events in Memphis
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Christian message
April 4, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In remembering his legacy, it's important to remember his message was rooted in his Christian faith. Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune, the director of Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice and the assistant director of justice and advocacy for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, joins CBSN to discuss Dr. King's message of faith.
Historical thriller on MLK's assasination
"The Bishop's Pawn" is a historical thriller based on the events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Author Steve Berry said in interviews he read around 400 books for research, and tells CBSN about his questions surrounding King's assassination.
Choir recalls singing for MLK.: "We knew it was important to sing for him"
Singers who happened to be in Memphis at the same time as Dr. King sang for the civil rights leader just two weeks before his death
50 years later: America pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Americans paused to celebrate his life and the movement that changed a nation
Bill Plante on covering MLK
Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed 50 years ago but his life and legacy continue to have an impact on the world today. Retired CBS News correspondent Bill Plante covered King's work and his assassination in 1968. Plante joins CBSN to discuss his reporting on the civil rights icon during the turbulent 1960s.
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "moral voice"
Fifty years after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, Bishop W. Darin Moore joined CBSN to discuss how King's life and legacy continue to impact the world today.
Rep. John Lewis speaks at MLK memorial
Civil rights leader and Democratic Rep. John Lewis spoke Wednesday at Indianapolis' Landmark for Peace Memorial to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. On April 4, 1968, Kennedy broke the news of King's death to a crowd of people in the city.
MLK: 50 years ago & the impact today
On April 4, 1968, Walter Cronkite, then-anchor of the CBS Evening News, reported on the shooting death of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis. Fifty years later, the impact is still being felt. Vann Newkirk of The Atlantic joins CBSN to discuss King's legacy.
1968 interview with MLK’s family
On the first season of 60 Minutes, Mike Wallace visited the home of Martin Luther King Jr. to speak with his family months after the assassination
Civil rights leader John Lewis speaks at event honoring MLK
Civil rights leader and Democratic Rep. John Lewis spoke at Indianapolis' "Landmark for Peace Memorial" Wednesday morning
Lonnie Bunch on MLK Jr.'s legacy
On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Lonnie Bunch, director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how King "created a movement that revolutionized America" and what the civil rights icon might say about our society today.
How Walter Cronkite covered MLK's assassination
On April 4, 1968, Walter Cronkite, then-anchor of the "CBS Evening News," went on air with a detailed report on the shooting and the nation's reaction to the tragedy
Choir reflects on singing for MLK Jr.
Two weeks before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, he met a college choir group at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. It's a little-known story about the civil rights icon that had a lasting impact on the young singers. James Brown reports.
March to Memphis kids
A group of teenagers are in midst of a 50-mile journey from Mississippi to Memphis, Tennessee, as a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King on the anniversary of his assassination.
MLK's children speak about his legacy
For the first time in 12 years, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children spoke together about their father's lasting legacy. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller joined CBSN with more on her conversation with the civil rights leader's three living children.
For MLK's children, the trauma of his assassination lingers
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of the icon in the civil rights movement
Yolanda Renee King, MLK's granddaughter: "Enough is enough"
"My grandfather had a dream that his four little children would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream that enough is enough," the 9-year-old said Saturday
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Trump rejects Iranian media's portrayal of terms he says were agreed to
Iran says a deal with the U.S. is not finalized, and Trump says points laid out by Iranian state media are not "the terms that were agreed to."
Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
Severe storms, tornadoes slam Midwest, killing at least 1
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
Iran-linked group claims hack of FBI drones, threatens World Cup, monitor says
An Iran-linked hacker group claims to have breached FBI drones and has threatened to target the World Cup, a monitoring group says. The monitor disputes some of the other group's claims.
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FDA authorizes emergency use of drug to fight screwworms in pets
Nitenpyram is the first generic animal drug authorized to treat screwworms in dogs and cats, according to federal regulators.
SpaceX set to begin trading after raising $75 billion in record IPO
Investors will get their first chance to trade shares of Elon Musk's space company after the market opens at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data.
SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"
Tom Mueller, Elon Musk's first hire at SpaceX, expects the company's IPO to help power a new era in space exploration.
The World Cup will draw millions of fans, but economic payoff is modest
Although the five-week soccer tournament starting on Thursday is the largest sporting event ever, the U.S. economic gains are likely to be muted.
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Pentagon releases 3rd batch of UFO files: "Are you seeing this?"
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
White House to appeal judge's order to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The board move marks a shift from a June 4 memo to staff saying email signatures, letterhead and other documents must reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
U.S.-Iran memo of understanding likely to be signed next week, sources say
The signing of the memorandum or letter of intent would kick off 60 days of talks to negotiate details of an enduring U.S.-Iran agreement.
Supreme Court declines to let Alabama move forward with nitrogen gas execution
The Supreme Court declined a request from Alabama to move forward with a scheduled execution using nitrogen hypoxia, with Justices Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissenting.
Markings appear to show "86 47" on National Mall
A photographer from the Reuters news outlet saw the apparent "86 47" markings from atop the Washington Monument.
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FDA approves new sunscreen ingredient
The FDA approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that's been in use in Europe for years. Dr. Jon LaPook has more details.
New sunscreen option wins FDA approval after years of delay
A sunscreen ingredient that's been available in Europe, Japan and South Korea for years has finally been approved by the FDA for sale in the U.S.
Safety concerns over weight loss drug
There's a new safety concern about doctors prescribing one experimental weight loss treatment, retatrutide, that hasn't even been FDA approved yet. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
How an experimental weight-loss drug is being openly promoted by physicians
Doctors are jumping the gun to prescribe a medication lacking FDA approval that has gone viral on social media. "Why are we waiting?" one physician asked.
The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs
Approved 20 years ago as a diabetes treatment, GLP-1 drugs have been found to help patients reduce weight, changing the lives of more than 30 million people in the U.S. But there also have been troubling side effects reported.
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Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
"Spy turtles" and "spy fish" prowling China's waters, Beijing claims
"An unseen covert war of espionage is currently unfolding" in the waters off China, the country's minister of state security has alleged.
Renowned U.K. artist David Hockney dies at 88
Hockney was a globally celebrated painter who helped lead the Pop art movement in the 1960s, spent time in California, and defiantly refused to give up smoking.
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Shawn Hatosy talks acting on "The Pitt"
Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama "The Pitt." Dr. Abbot "is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he's struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together," Hatosy tells "CBS Mornings."
Taylor Swift is youngest woman inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
KISS on Songwriters Hall of Fame induction
KISS' Paul Stanley says it's an honor to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame along with his band member Gene Simmons. "This is what the American dream is about," Simmons tells "CBS Mornings."
2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off with 3 opening ceremonies
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
Amazon's best books of the year so far
Amazon Books editorial director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to reveal Amazon's best books of the year so far and why they made the list.
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Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
She confided in ChatGPT the night of her suicide. Now, her mother is suing OpenAI.
A mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the chatbot's design led to her daughter's suicide.
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.
Poll: Most believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it's already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
Diving into smart glasses' pros and cons
Major tech players are racing to put AI on your face, literally, with smart glasses. Ziad Asghar, senior vice president and general manager of XR, Wearables and Personal AI for Qualcomm, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Great white shark captured on video in Mediterranean in rare sighting
Great white sharks are classified as "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean Sea, and underwater sightings are incredibly rare.
El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
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Suspect linked to U.S. consulate shooting on run in Canada, officer killed
A manhunt is underway for an "armed and dangerous" suspect linked to a shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto after an officer was fatally shot.
Stowaway with 524 pounds of cocaine, gun found on barge in Caribbean
It's the second time this year that authorities detained a stowaway holding a huge stash of drugs in the same harbor.
Mexican reporter killed, another journalist kidnapped from her home
Luis Angel Lopez Valdez was killed in Veracruz just days after armed assailants abducted journalist Roxana Guzman from her home.
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Relative of suspect in Anna Kepner's killing calls for her parents to face charges
Timothy Hudson, 16, is accused of sexually assaulting and killing Anna Kepner, his 18-year-old stepsister, while the family was on a cruise.
Relative of teen charged in Anna Kepner killing speaks out
The step-grandmother of Timothy Hudson, the 16-year-old stepbrother of Anna Kepner, who has been charged in her death and sexual assault, says Kepner's father and stepmother should be charged with parental neglect.
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NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
NASA reluctantly gives up on lost orbiter: "Best Mars mission ever"
NASA officials said the $582 million MAVEN orbiter could not be recovered after a problem on the far side of Mars late last year, and that its extraordinarily successful mission was at an end.
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Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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Blind veterans receive smart glasses from Meta
Tech giant Meta is donating smart glasses to blind veterans. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick and UFC president and Meta board member Dana White share how they believe the glasses could help veterans with vision impairments.
Backstreet Boys on "Paw Patrol" music video
The Backstreet Boys join "CBS Mornings" to reveal the music video for their song, "Bottle Up," from "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie." The band talks about the song and how their kids reacted to finding out they would be part of the new film.
Uproar over planned data center near zoo
Residents are protesting plans for a 70,000-square-foot data center near the Nashville Zoo. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.
How SpaceX is influencing Texas economy
Since Elon Musk's SpaceX first broke ground on Starbase in 2014, the city of Brownsville, Texas, says its population has grown by more than 10,000 people. Jason Allen looks at how the company has impacted the local economy.
Ex-SpaceX employee on company going public
A former SpaceX welder, who still holds shares in the company, talks with CBS News about how he got involved in the company and the impact of SpaceX going public. Jo Ling Kent reports.