
Michigan law school project finds slavery citations still being used today
Students at Michigan State University's law school have found that slavery is still baked into American jurisprudence.
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Students at Michigan State University's law school have found that slavery is still baked into American jurisprudence.
A new report reveals how Americans feel about their communities and the country heading into Election Day. Dante Chinni, director of the American Communities Project based at Michigan State University, joins "America Decides" to unpack his organization's findings.
Over 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography, will receive a settlement from the Justice Department.
If approved, the settlement will be paid out by the Justice Department to 100 victims of Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexual abuse and child pornography.
In the statement, athletic director Alan Haller says Tucker has seven calendar days to respond "and present reasons to me and the interim president as to why he should not be terminated."
Mel Tucker, the head football coach for Michigan State University, was suspended without pay the same day USA Today published an article detailing sexual harassment claims leveled by a sexual awareness expert hired to speak with the team. CBS News' Jericka Duncan has the story.
The group of survivors and parents says the lawsuit seeks accountability — not money — from the university.
March Madness is officially underway with some shocking upsets already. CBS News anchors Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers joined millions of Americans in filling out March Madness brackets. They share which teams they predict will make it to the Final Four and Championship.
Police said a note found on the gunman in the Michigan State shooting suggested that he felt slighted by businesses that had asked him to leave.
Students at Michigan State University's East Lansing campus held a candlelight vigil in honor of the three victims in Monday's deadly shooting. One of the survivors spoke with CBS News about his experience. Elaine Quijano reports.
The Michigan State University community is reeling in the wake of Monday's mass shooting. Officials have released the names of the three students killed in the attack. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano is at a rally against gun violence at the state capitol with more.
The university has postponed classes until Monday, February 20.
Police have released the names of the three students killed in Monday night's shooting at Michigan State University, as well as more information about the suspected gunman. Students are planning a protest at the state capitol today. CBS News correspondents Roxana Saberi and Elaine Quijano bring us the latest.
The three students killed on the campus of Michigan State University have been named, as police search for the gunman's motive. Roxana Saberi reports.
Although neighbors in Lansing describe Anthony McRae as generally quiet, they say gunfire was a common occurrence in the backyard of his father's home, where he also lived.
Police are searching for a motive after three Michigan State students were killed and five others hurt in a shooting Monday. East Lansing Mayor Ron Bacon talks with Prime Time host John Dickerson about leading his community through a mass shooting.
Elected officials in Washington, D.C., this week addressed the situation surrounding the three recent unidentified objects which were shot down by U.S. military fighter jets over the U.S. and Canada. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes, and CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the latest.
Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson were killed in a rampage at the university Monday night.
Michigan State University is mourning the loss of three students after a shooting on campus last night. Katherine Schweit, a former FBI special agent and author of the book "Stop the Killing," as well as a Michigan State alum, joins CBS News to discuss the response to the shooting.
All five public schools in Ewing Township were closed Tuesday and are expected to resume normal operations on Wednesday, the superintendent said.
Investigators are searching for a motive and more information about the gunman after a mass shooting on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing. At least three students were killed, and five people are in critical condition. CBS News Chicago reporter Charlie De Mar has the latest from the scene.
Dispatch audio revealed the chaotic scene as the gunman appeared to move from room to room in a campus building.
Police say the suspected gunman who killed three students at Michigan State University Monday night took his own life. Law enforcement expert and former Secret Service supervisory special agent Charles Marino joins CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Seth Doane to discuss how important finding a motive is for the investigation and the need to keep guns out of the wrong hands.
At least three people were killed when a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University late Monday night. Retired FBI special agent and CEO of Veracity, Doug Kouns, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the search for a motive and what's next in the investigation.
Police in East Lansing say a gunman opened fire on the Michigan State University campus, killing three and critically wounding five others. Roxana Saberi reports.
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
President Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But most people there say it's simply not true.
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
Senate Republicans could vote this week to take away California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
A dramatic standoff between the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Trump administration ended this week, with a federal judge ruling the government's efforts to dismantle the think tank were illegal.
One FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's "organizational backbone," saying, "Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing."
DHS officials said the eight men were in the U.S. illegally from Cuba, Laos, Mexico, Myanmar, South Sudan and Vietnam, and all had criminal convictions.
Jim Irsay, the owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died Wednesday at the age of 65, the team said in a statement.
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency has cut funding for about $1 billion worth of USDA programs.
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
One FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's "organizational backbone," saying, "Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing."
The industry is facing a shortage of about 60,000 drivers, according to the American Trucking Association.
Some travel expenses are up, but there are still ways to save money on your summer vacation.
Federal judge strikes down government regulations requiring most U.S. employers to accommodate workers for abortions.
Google is making more upgrades to its search engine with the addition of the AI Mode feature.
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
Congressional Democrats are pushing to shift the U.S. Marshals Service — which protects federal judges — away from the Trump administration's control.
The package addresses the president's tax, defense and energy priorities. It now heads to the Senate, where hurdles remain.
Senate Republicans could vote this week to take away California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
The White House's Department of Government Efficiency has cut funding for about $1 billion worth of USDA programs.
One FEMA official described the strategic plan as the agency's "organizational backbone," saying, "Without it, there are just a bunch of offices doing whatever they feel like doing."
The FDA is requiring COVID vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna to update their warnings about the possible risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S.,
From fires to tornadoes to potential violence inside schools, millions of public school children with disabilities fear they will be left behind in emergency situations.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to release a report Thursday on how pesticides and other issues may be linked to childhood chronic diseases.
Former President Joe Biden — who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer — got his last blood test for the cancer over a decade ago.
Israel faces calls from more than 12 nations, including allies, to explain why forces opened fire as a large delegation of diplomats visited the occupied West Bank.
President Trump has singled out White Afrikaner farmers for U.S. refugee status, claiming they're persecuted in South Africa. But most people there say it's simply not true.
The Defense Department says it has accepted a Boeing jet from Qatar that will be retrofitted and used to transport President Trump.
The U.S. and Italy signed a deal to bolster efforts to recover the remains of American soldiers who went missing in action during World War II.
President Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who pushed back on claims about White genocide in South Africa.
Former CIA chief of disguise Jonna Mendez says the iconic mask tech from "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" isn't just Hollywood fiction.
Simon Pegg and Pom Klementieff say goodbye to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise reflecting on their final scenes and the bond they built.
Jonna Mendez, former CIA chief of disguise, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" for Mission: Impossible Week to answer the question, how close is Hollywood to real-world espionage?
Maria Avgitidis, also known as "Matchmaker Maria," offers her signature no-nonsense relationship advice in her debut book, "Ask a Matchmaker: Matchmaker Maria's No-Nonsense Guide to Finding Love."
Simon Pegg and Pom Klementieff reprise their roles as Benji and Paris in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," with Klementieff's character seeking revenge against her former boss.
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman recently warned his employees about the impact of artificial intelligence on their jobs. Kaufman joins CBS News with more on his tips to beat the AI curve.
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.
Bills have sprinted through legislatures this year in states as varied as New York and Oklahoma, reflecting a broad consensus that phones are bad for kids.
As many students face criticism and punishment for using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for assignments, new reporting shows that many instructors are increasingly using those same programs. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill joins the "Daily Report" to discuss her piece on the topic.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Baby KJ Muldoon was born with a rare genetic condition that is often fatal, but doctors used custom CRISPR gene therapy to target the exact mutation in his DNA. His family shares their emotional journey in their first TV interview with CBS News.
Garwin advised several presidents published more than 500 papers and was granted 47 U.S. patents.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A new study shows the land under some of the largest cities in the U.S. is sinking. "Land subsidence" is the gradual setting or sudden sinking of the Earth's surface, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Manoochehr Shirzaei, a co-author of the study, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The murders of two aides to Mexico City's Mayor Clara Brugada were meticulously planned by experienced gunmen, prosecutors said.
Authorities provided an update on the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy employees outside of the Capital Jewish Museum near an FBI office on Wednesday night. Police said the suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested by museum security and chanted, "free, free Palestine," while in custody.
Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the U.S., told reporters the two victims were a couple about to become engaged.
The fire that destroyed the Clayborn Temple, a historic Black church in downtown Memphis with ties to Martin Luther King Jr., was intentionally set, investigators said Wednesday.
Louisiana State Police captured another one of the ten inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail on Thursday. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more details.
The latest selfie by NASA's Perseverance rover at Mars has captured an unexpected guest: a Martian dust devil.
Slope streaks once believed to be signs of water on Mars might really be signs of rockfall and high winds, a new study says.
Jupiter's stunning auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on Earth, as pictured in new images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.
May's full flower moon will light up the night sky.
Kosmos 482 was launched by the then-Soviet Union in 1972 as part of a series of missions bound for Venus. But this one never made it out of orbit around Earth, stranded there by a rocket malfunction.
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
Authorities provided an update on the shooting that killed two Israeli Embassy employees outside of the Capital Jewish Museum near an FBI office on Wednesday night. Police said the suspect, Elias Rodriguez from Chicago, was arrested by museum security and chanted, "free, free Palestine," while in custody.
Less than two weeks from the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, a new study says wind-related hurricane damage for homeowners living in southeastern coastal states could rise substantially in the coming decades. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
Louisiana State Police say two more people have been arrested for allegedly helping some of the 10 inmates who escaped from a jail last week. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more details.
When one country gives another country a gift, they're also sending a message -- about values, influence, the terms of a relationship. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor John Dickerson explains.
A lead paint crisis in Milwaukee's aging public schools has forced the city to close some schools -- four of those have still not reopened. Meanwhile, testing has uncovered some children have been exposed to high levels of lead. Milwaukee Health Commissioner Mike Totoraitis joins to discuss.