Barack, Michelle Obama remember Jesse Jackson
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at 84, his family said. CBS News' Michael George and Aaron Navarro have more on his life and legacy and the reaction to his passing.
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Backlash from Trump's repost of racist video
President Trump told reporters he didn't watch the entire racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes before it was reposted on his Truth Social. "I didn't do it, by the way, this was done by somebody else," Mr. Trump said. CBS News political contributors Terry Sullivan and Chuck Rocha join with more.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
White House takes down racist post
President Trump is blaming a staffer for the now-removed social media post that included a racist video of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama depicted as apes. Mr. Trump told reporters he is "the least racist president you've had in a long time."
Racist video shared by Trump deleted
A racist video shared on President Trump's Truth Social that depicted the Obamas as apes was taken down on Friday. A White HOuse official said staffer "erroneously made the post." CBS News' Aaron Navarro has the latest.
Trump signs bill allowing whole milk to return to school lunches
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.
Obamas were supposed to see the Reiners the day they died, Michelle Obama says
Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, had plans to see former President Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama on Sunday, the former first lady said.
Here Comes The Sun: "First Ladies" and crypto
Their names ring out with historical and cultural significance: Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle Obama. Lesley Stahl spoke with the women who portrayed them: Gillian Anderson, Michelle Pfeiffer and Viola Davis. We also have a story on cryptocurrency. You've heard of it, but do you really know what it is and how it works? "Here Comes The Sun" is a closer look at some of the people, places and things we bring you every week on "CBS Sunday Morning."
Obamas address rumors about their marriage
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama addressed speculation about their marriage while on the latest episode of a podcast Michelle Obama co-hosts with her brother. Rumors swirled after she was absent from former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Trump's inauguration. On the podcast, Michelle Obama said, "there hasn't been one moment in our marriage where I thought about quittin' on my man."
Michelle Obama: Not "one moment" where she "thought about quitting my man"
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama appeared on her podcast "IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson."
President Obama's Super Bowl interview with Michelle Obama in 2016
Gayle King of CBS News interviewed President Barack Obama with First Lady Michelle Obama for Super Bowl 50 on Feb. 7, 2016.
Meet Michelle Obama's portraitist Amy Sherald
Alex Wagner profiles the artist whose painting of former first lady Michelle Obama was unveiled this week at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Calendar: Week of November 26
"Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Lee Cowan reports.
Amy Sherald on painting "everyday people"
An exhibition in New York City by the artist whose painting of Michelle Obama became a sensation features portraits of everyday models, and captures the private, inner lives of African Americans. "Sunday Morning" producer Sara Kugel reports.
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Steve Kroft profiles Illinois Democratic Senator Barack Obama one day after Obama declared his candidacy for the 2008 presidential race. Visiting the senator at home in Chicago, Kroft explores Obama's unconventional background, personal charisma, and vision for the country.
The Personal Transition
The Obamas will soon be the youngest first family to move into the White House since the Kennedys nearly 50 years ago. Steve Kroft speaks with Barack and Michelle Obama about their personal transition.
Ask Ohio
Candidates who win this state have won the presidency in every election since 1964, but with Election Day around the corner, Scott Pelley finds a state divided.
Michelle Obama addresses not attending Trump's inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama told actor Taraji P. Henson on her podcast, "IMO," about her choice to skip President Trump's inauguration.
Michelle Obama not attending Trump's inauguration
Former first lady Michelle Obama is skipping Donald Trump's inauguration. She also did not attend Jimmy Carter's funeral last week.
Efforts to appeal to women 2024 voters
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is positioning surrogates like former first lady Michelle Obama to appeal to women voters before Election Day with reminders about vote secrecy and difficult partner dynamics. Dr. Jessica Borelli, a psychological science professor at the University of California, lrvine, joins CBS News with more on the efforts.
Michelle Obama not at Atlanta hotel after shooting
Sources confirmed to CBS News that former first lady Michelle Obama was not at an Atlanta, Georgia, hotel at the time of a shooting there Tuesday afternoon. She is in the state for a rally to mobilize voters for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Michelle Obama rallying voters in Atlanta
Michelle Obama is looking to rally voters in Atlanta on Tuesday night. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion joins "America Decides" with a preview of the former first lady's message to Georgia voters.
Poll: Large gender gap between voters in 2024
New CBS News polling finds a 21-point gender gap in the presidential race, with Vice President Kamala Harris leading with women by 12 points while former President Donald Trump leading with men by 9 points. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details. Then, Margaret Talev, Kramer director for Syracuse University's Institute for Democracy, Journalism, and Citizenship, and Fin Gómez, CBS News political director, join with analysis.
Racist comments at Trump NYC rally
Reactions to insults hurled at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally are still emerging as the former president heads to Georgia to campaign. This comes as Vice President Kamala Harris makes a trip to the battleground state of Michigan after appearing at a rally with former first lady Michelle Obama. CBS News' Nikole Killion and Allison Novelo report.
Michelle Obama urges support for Harris in Michigan rally
The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention
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Israel's 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins
The leaders of Lebanon and Israel agreed to begin a 10-day ceasefire starting at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Musician D4vd arrested on suspicion of murder in teen's death, LAPD says
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
Democrat Analilia Mejia projected to win New Jersey House seat
The Associated Press has projected Democrat Analilia Mejia as the winner of the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast
A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.
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This is the fastest-growing job for young workers, LinkedIn says
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
NPR gets $113 million in gifts, including $80 million from Connie Ballmer
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
Trump admin set to launch tariff refund portal. Here's what to know.
A federal agency will open a portal on April 20 that lets businesses apply for a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court.
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as investors shrug off Iran war fears
With another round of U.S.-Iran peace talks on the horizon, investors are optimistic that the war will wind down.
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
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Rep. Luna accuses Sen. Gallego of misconduct, which he denies
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
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ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz nominated for CDC director
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
RFK Jr. defends proposed 12% health budget cut, measles response in House testimony
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
Trump announces he's nominating Dr. Erica Schwartz for CDC director
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
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Trump to sign executive order on psychedelic drug used abroad to treat PTSD
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
As U.S. birth rate falls, Trump officials downplay contraception in Title X program
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
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US intelligence detects signs China is weighing giving Iran advance radar systems
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban leader says country will "be ready" for possible U.S. attack
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Latest effort to rein in Trump on Iran falls short in House vote
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Caine warns "we will use force" if Iran does not comply with blockade
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday thatthe U.S. military can "make the transition" from the blockade to "major combat operations."
Setback for ex-U.S. Marine pilot accused of illegally training Chinese aviators
An Australian judge turned away an appeal by former U.S. Marine pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the U.S. over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Surprise twist in "Survivor 50" elimination
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
More on Live Nation, Ticketmaster ruling
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg on "The Audacity"
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
What happened to influencer Clavicular?
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
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AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Key takeaways on Anthropic's new AI model
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
How hackers are using AI to breach networks
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
New report on utility companies and AI
U.S. utility companies are planning to invest $1.4 trillion over the next five years to help strengthen the nation's power grid, according to a new report released Tuesday by the nonpartisan nonprofit consumer education organization PowerLines. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more details.
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First major forecast for 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is released
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Creature thought to be world's oldest octopus isn't an octopus after all
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
March smashed heat records in several ways, federal data shows
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
Emperor penguins listed as endangered species
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
Stunning photos from Artemis II show Earth, moon, eclipse from space
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
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Police: Politician killed wife, himself
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Divorce battle preceded Fairfax murder-suicide
Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
Sharp increase in ICE detention deaths
New JAMA network research data shows a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
ICE agent accused of assault for pulling gun on 2 people on highway, charges say
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
Damon Jones expected to plead guilty in pair of alleged gambling cases
Damon Jones was among dozens of people, including alleged mafia figures and athletes, charged last year in connection with a pair of gambling schemes.
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Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
"God of chaos" asteroid will pass close to Earth in 3 years, NASA says
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
Artemis II astronauts welcomed home to Houston after historic moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
9 highlights from Artemis II's epic journey around the moon
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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4/16: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Ceasefire begins between Israel and Lebanon; U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues for a fourth day.
Gas prices show signs of dropping
After weeks of enduring high gas prices, drivers appear to be seeing some relief at the pump. Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
Bond forms between grandmother, dog next door
A 150-pound Newfoundland dog named Chewy helps his 96-year-old neighbor garden by digging where she points. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
AI version of Val Kilmer to star in new movie
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
Artemis II astronaut on far side of the moon
The Artemis II astronauts spoke with Tony Dokoupil in one of their first interviews since returning from the far side of the moon.