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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U.S. launches more Iran strikes as threats to oil trade deepen
President Trump threatened to bomb an Iranian bridge or power plant for every ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as one shipping insider says "nothing is going through."
House GOP advances $95B plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Nolan Wells' cause of death undetermined, family's autopsy shows
Nolan Wells, 18, was found dead just off Horn Island in Mississippi after enjoying a day out with friends on July 4.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
DOJ sues over immersion water heaters that can burst into flames
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
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Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kalshi debuts a midterm election hub to predict race outcomes
The site claims its hub will provide accurate insights into election outcomes based on traders' bets.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
Secret Service warns of high threat levels before White House Correspondents' Dinner
Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year.
Council handpicked by Trump to gut review process of historic-preservation projects
The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, whose members were mostly handpicked by President Trump, is poised to end mandatory state review and public comment on projects affecting historical properties.
House GOP advances $95 billion plan to fund Iran war and SAVE America Act
House Republicans adopted a budget resolution that kickstarts the party-line reconciliation process. It now heads to the Senate, where it'll face an uphill battle.
House passes bill to limit stock purchases by members of Congress
The Stop Insider Trading Act would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks.
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ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed a man, lawsuit claims
The case accuses OpenAI of practicing medicine without a license and failing to safeguard users seeking health advice.
What Trump's generic drug tariffs could mean, according to experts
Health policy experts say higher import duties could increase costs and strain supplies while offering no guarantee manufacturers will shift production to the U.S.
FDA recalls antihistamine tablets. Here are the affected products.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers: "A women's health crisis"
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in American women — and a growing share of new cases are in women who've never smoked.
Agency set to sweep up medical data says some identifying info will be removed
The Office of Personnel Management said it will "pseudonymize" medical records it collects on more than 8 million people — federal workers and retirees, and their family members.
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Mayor who survived assassination attempt shot dead in town hall
Mayor Valentin Lavin, who was allied to President Claudia Sheinbaum's leftist party, had already survived an armed attack in January, according to local media reports.
First beluga whales from Marineland arrive in Texas as rescue underway
Two beluga whales settled into their new home at SeaWorld San Antonio this week following an international relocation mission from shuttered Canadian theme park Marineland.
5,700 more deaths than usual recorded in France during heat wave
France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.
"Nothing is going through" the Strait of Hormuz, shipping insider says
Despite U.S. assertions, the CEO of a maritime risk firm says "there is no guarantee of safe passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear cooperation deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a deal for U.S. companies to run nuclear power on Saudi soil, the U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday.
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Luke Bracey on "Little House on the Prairie"
Luke Bracey tells "CBS Mornings" the new "Little House on the Prairie" series was adapted from the books rather than a reboot of the TV show. He explains why he thinks it resonates with people today and how a playlist helped him and a co-star bond over their characters.
Anson Mount previews new "Star Trek" season
Anson Mount previews the fourth season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He talks about his introduction to "Star Trek" and why he thinks it's the best season yet.
Tenisha Warner, widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, opens up about being a single mom
Tenisha Warner sat down for an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" before a lawsuit over her late husband's estate became public, and discussed her grief and raising her daughter alone.
Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has made history as the first feature-length film shot entirely on 70mm IMAX cameras. Jay Holben, technical editor for the American Cinematographer, joins CBS News to discuss.
Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
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Machine learning professor on OpenAI attack
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, says one of its artificial intelligence models went rogue and hacked another AI company. Neil Lawrence, professor of machine learning at the University of Cambridge, joins to assess the claim.
New tech could help millions of paralyzed people
New findings identified a technology that could restore movement and sensation for millions of paralyzed people living with spinal cord injuries. Bradley Blackburn has the story.
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.
OpenAI says new model hacked on its own
OpenAI says its new artificial intelligence model hacked another company on its own in what the company called "an unprecedented cyber incident." Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
France becomes first EU country to ban social media for kids under 15
As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
Millions of people are enduring dangerous air quality as Canadian wildfire smoke shrouds the skies. Jonathan Overpeck, dean of the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan, explains how climate change is worsening wildfires.
How AI data centers impact the environment
New York has become the first state to impose a temporary moratorium on data center development while state lawmakers lay the groundwork to assess environmental and social impacts. Dr. Mike Weinstein, the director of sustainability at Southern New Hampshire University, explains what we know about the wider environmental impact data centers.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site.
Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
Florida police fire at murder suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted for the murder of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.
Details from Nolan Wells' independent autopsy
An independent autopsy for Nolan Wells, the Mississippi teen who was found dead after a July Fourth boat party, has been released. Skyler Henry reports.
Hearing begins for singer D4vd
A multi-day hearing began Tuesday in Los Angeles where the singer known as D4vd is facing murder and other felony charges in the death of a teenage girl. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner and Jessica Levinson have the latest.
Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
The sugar, called erythrulose, lurks in what's called the interstellar medium: thin clouds of gas and dust littered between stars.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
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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.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Breaking down the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a new nuclear agreement Wedesday that could help the Middle Eastern country diverisify its energy sources. Margaret Brennan has more.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers
President Trump on Wednesday oversaw the dignified transfer of the remains of four U.S. soldiers killed in the war on Iran. The U.S. launched another round of strikes on Iran Wednesday night. Weijia Jiang reports.
Rocket launcher hoax shakes LaGuardia
A Delta Airlines pilot coming in to land a flight with more than 100 people on board faced terrifying moments over LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday night after an anonymous caller falsely reported a rocket launcher on the ground. Tom Hanson has the story.
CBS crew captured in Tiananmen Square (1989)
CBS News correspondent Richard Roth and photographer Derek Williams were detained by Chinese authorities during the Tiananmen Square massacre in June 1989. They would eventually be released, relatively unharmed. These were the reports they filed through the chaos.
Florida police fire at murder suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted for the murder of a mother of four after he led them on a wild car chase. The suspect was taken into custody. Cristian Benavides has more.