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Photographer Tricia Messeroux is focusing on women and putting together a new book that features young girls who embody female trailblazers. It includes everyone from Maya Angelou to Beyoncé to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Jericka Duncan found out how the powerful images are inspiring the next generation of leaders.
The U.S. Mint is shipping out the first of five new U.S. quarters, which includes poet, writer and civil rights icon Maya Angelou.
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include a poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
A report released by internal watchdogs at the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms allegations of widespread manipulation of wait times for veterans seeking a doctor's care; and, familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou's most famous words, from the poem "Caged Bird," in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86.
More women than ever are about to create change by appearing on American coinage. Poet Maya Angelou and Astronaut Sally Ride are two of 20 women who will be honored by the U.S. Mint by featuring them on the "tails side" of a series of quarters starting next year.
The poet and astronaut will make history again as two of 20 distinguished women to be honored by the U.S. Mint.
Maya Angelou, the iconic poet and author who died last year at 86, will be honored with a ”Forever” stamp by the U.S. Postal Service.
Bob Schieffer looks back at 60 years of interviews with newsmakers on CBS News’ “Face the Nation”
At a memorial service for poet Maya Angelou, First Lady Michelle Obama said Angelou's writings first inspired her as a young woman and still give her strength today. Former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey also reflected on Angelou's legacy at the service. Chip Reid reports.
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer recalls his own encounters with Maya Angelou, the legendary poet who passed away this week at 86.
Students from the Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. read from her famed poem “Caged Bird” about the struggle for freedom. Angelou passed away Wednesday at 86 years old.
Author and poet Maya Angelou rose from a life of poverty and abuse to become an American literary icon. Gayle King was a personal friend to Angelou and shares about a special gift Angelou gave her.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, who knew Maya Angelou for nearly three decades, speaks about why the poet and author's voice resonated with so many people
Familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou’s most famous words, from the poem “Caged Bird,” in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86.
Poet and author Maya Angelou died Wednesday at her home North Carolina at age 86. Angelou became an actress, a movie director, producer and won three Grammys. Her poem “On the Pulse of Morning,” read at Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration, became a bestseller. In 2011, President Barack Obama gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Michelle Miller reports.
Maya Angelou, author of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," died in her sleep at the age of 86. Gayle King shares about her personal relationship with Angelou, the creative who grew up in poverty and rose to great heights.
Dr. Maya Angelou, the African-American author, poet and civil rights activist has died at the age of 86. Scott Pelley reports on her life.
Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou offers her take on the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president who passed away on Thursday.
Famed poet Dr. Maya Angelou penned a poem to honor the life and legacy of the late Nelson Mandela.
For Black History Month, hear from Oprah Winfrey about her trailblazer's enduring lessons. Winfrey says reading Maya Angelou's book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" as a teen helped her recognize that “a black girl’s story was worthy of being told and worthy of being heard.”
"But because I criticize the president, I should be deported?" Omar said
"You make the choice everyday to exemplify honest because the truth exonerates and it convicts, it disinfects and it galvanizes," she said Friday
Wednesday's Google Doodle celebrates the life of author and poet Maya Angelou on what would have been her 90th birthday
Dr. Maya Angelou recites a letter she wrote reminding her 15-year-old self to respect your senses, admire art, and the importance of humanity.
Pennsylvania high school apologizing after students were given math homework assignment that asked which family member sexually assaulted Maya Angelou
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration said it would reduce the period of time that work permits are valid for refugees, asylees and other immigrants granted legal protections in the U.S.
The current architect, with whom President Trump has some disagreements, will remain on the White House ballroom team, sources said.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Texas approved a new congressional map this summer after Trump urged state GOP lawmakers to craft new House district lines to help Republicans hold onto their majority in the 2026 midterms.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Job cuts so far this year are at their highest levels since 2020, new report says.
President Trump suggested Americans won't have to pay personal income taxes "in the not-too-distant future" because of rising U.S. tariffs.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
As intrigue grows over whether Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to announce a U.S. Senate campaign next week, she confirmed to CBS News she's spoken with would-be opponents.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
ICE began enhanced operations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area this week, as President Trump rails against Somali people in Minnesota.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
The holiday season can be a wonderful, but also stressful time – filled with unrealistic expectations. A recent poll found 41% of adults anticipate more holiday stress this year. Psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma has tips to unwind during the holidays.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
At least 87 people have been killed since the vessel strikes began in early September.
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a pact to create a naval alliance in the North Atlantic, aimed at protecting undersea cables and hunting Russian submarines.
The facility teaches both civilians and military personnel the skills to fly drones and hit targets.
"What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service," Democratic Rep. Jim Himes said.
Lucy Liu talks about starring in and producing the movie "Rosemead," why she says the story resonates universally and reflecting on personal experiences for the film.
Steve Cropper co-wrote several classics, including "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay," "Green Onions" and "In the Midnight Hour."
Grammy winning DJ and producer Kaytranada has become one of the most influential voices in dance and electronic music, and has collaborated with top artists. He spoke with "CBS Mornings" about his latest album, touring and his journey in music.
Actor and comedian Richie Moriarty talks with "CBS Mornings" about the fifth season of the comedy series "Ghosts," what's next for his character and how the cast has bonded.
For more than a century, the pages of Architectural Digest magazine have captured not only timeless designs but also the spirit of their subjects' homes. Their distillation of private spaces is featured in a new book, "AD at Home: Architectural Digest." Serena Altschul talks with editor Amy Astley about the magazine's treatments; and with actor Liev Schreiber and designer Marc Jacobs about what it means to open up one's living space to the magazine's photographers.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
Google has released its list of the 2025 top search trends. Robert Ferrera, a Google Trends expert, joins CBS News with more.
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.
India's government, amid an uproar over privacy, has revoked an order quietly issued to smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run security app.
OpenAI has declared a "code red" as Google threatens to unseat the AI industry's early leader, according to the Wall Street Journal. Technology journalist Jacob Ward joins CBS News to discuss.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
Newly unsealed evidence sheds light on Luigi Mangione's arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
A suspect is in custody nearly five years after two pipe bombs were planted in Washington, D.C., the night before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Attorney General Pam Bondi said 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. was arrested in Virginia on Thursday morning. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Federal authorities on Thursday arrested a suspect in the case of two pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters the night before the Jan. 6th Capitol riot. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the details.
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
On the one-year mark of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City sidewalk, a hearing was held to determine what evidence is admissible in the trial of his accused killer, Luigi Mangione. Alice Gainer reports.
A northern Virginia man was arrested and accused of placing two pipe bombs outside the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Scott MacFarlane has details.
An early season Arctic blast sent shivers through the Midwest and Northeast as temperatures tumbled far below normal. Lana Zak reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
For most of his life, Ed Bambas worked toward his American dream. But in 2019, at 82, he found himself doing what most retirees never imagine: going back to work. That was, until a stranger approached him with a question. Tom Hanson has the story.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump lit the national Christmas tree on Thursday. Melania's White House Christmas theme this year is "Home Is Where the Heart Is." White House expert Jennifer Pickens joins CBS News to discuss.