Abortion rights supporters worry women's lives at risk in Mississippi
In the Mississippi Delta, one of the poorest places in the nation, some counties are without a single obstetrician or pediatrician.
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Next steps after Roe v. Wade overturned
The Mississippi abortion clinic at the center of the Supreme Court case that overturned Roe v. Wade says it will stay open until legislation forces it to close -- but that will come soon. Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland says states cannot ban FDA-approved abortion pills. As CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns explains, the abortion issue is taking center stage as candidates prepare for upcoming primary elections.
Policy impacts of the Roe decision
Former New York City council speaker Christine Quinn joins CBS News to discuss how the Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v. Wade could impact state policy across the nation.
States set to ban abortions through trigger laws
Abortion providers in states with trigger laws are preparing for a new reality. Effective immediately, abortion is now illegal in at least seven states -- where medical staff performing abortions could face prison time. Omar Villafranca has the details.
Primary results 2022: California, Iowa, New Mexico, South Dakota and more
Seven states held primaries Tuesday, and a number of high-profile incumbents faced challengers.
What to watch for in June 7 primaries
Seven states are holding primary elections today, and Republican races pose another test of loyalty to former President Donald Trump. The Los Angeles mayoral race is another contest being watched closely. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has a preview.
Primary elections held Tuesday
Seven states are holding primary elections this week. House, Senate and governor's positions are among those up for grabs. And in Los Angeles, California, the race for mayor has garnered national attention. CBS News elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto joined CBS News' Lana Zak to break down some of the key races and issues.
Lightning strikes Mississippi power line
Watch the moment lightning strikes a power line Thursday in Starkville, Mississippi.
Activists remember Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in
Saturday marks the 59th anniversary of when Tougaloo College students and faculty staged a protest against segregation through a sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi. Elise Preston spoke to some of those who were there that day.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland recalls 1963 sit-in protest
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was one of those photographed staging a sit-in to protest segregation in the south.
59 years have passed since a Woolworth sit-in
Saturday marks the 59th anniversary of when Tougaloo College students and faculty staged a sit-in at the Woolworth's lunch counter in Jackson, Mississippi. The historic moment was documented by an iconic photograph that shows the sit-in by civil rights activists protesting segregation and the violent reaction that soon provoked. Elise Preston spoke to some of those who were there that day and saw it first-hand.
Mississippi sues Brett Favre, pro-wrestlers over alleged misuse of welfare funds
The lawsuit says the defendants "squandered" more than $20 million in money from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families anti-poverty program.
Loud fireball going 55,000 mph spotted over 3 states, NASA says
The fireball disintegrated above a swampy area in Louisiana, scientists said.
4 killed in shooting at motel, carjacking; possible suspect found dead
"This was like something really out of a movie," one bystander said.
Mississippi to become the last U.S. state with equal pay law
Women in the state earn 27% less than men for full-time work, well above the national pay gap.
Feds find "severe, systemic" problems in Mississippi prison
The department released findings of its two-year investigation of the state's oldest prison, Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.
Tornado in Arkansas injures 7, destroys elementary school building
The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Springdale and rated it at least a powerful EF-2.
Tornadoes strike Louisiana and Mississippi
More than two dozen tornadoes tore through Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday night. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports on the damage in Arabi, Louisiana.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on abortion laws
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday on the enforcement of Texas' controversial law that bans most abortions after six weeks. Next month, the court will consider Mississippi's 15-week abortion bill, a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade. Jan Crawford reports how these cases could reshape reproductive rights for women across the country.
SCOTUS to hear arguments in abortion case
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case challenging Mississippi's law banning abortion after 15 weeks. The case could see the conservative court overturn Roe v. Wade. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
SCOTUS hears arguments in abortion case
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday concerning a Mississippi abortion law. While conservatives on the court signaled support for the law, liberal justices voiced concerns about how overturning Roe v. Wade could impact the court's legitimacy. Jan Crawford reports.
Mississippi quilters fear their art is dying
Quilting in the Mississippi Delta is a centuries-old tradition. But with its slow, methodical pace, some quilters fear that the art will die off as future generations turn their backs on the craft.
Clues found in slain college student's texts lead to suspect in her murder
Ally Kostial was a rising senior year at the University of Mississippi when she was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds not far from campus. A search of her apartment led investigators to her Apple Watch, which unexpectedly -- and very quickly -- led to the capture of her killer.
Program helps Black entrepreneurs in Mississippi
Black entrepreneurs in one of the poorest regions in the U.S. face an uphill battle securing funding to open their businesses. A nonprofit is trying to change that by connecting them with resources. Janet Shamlian has more.
Convicted murderer escapes prison again, caught after running out of gas
Some prison employees were suspended because the staff waited more than a day to tell the Department of Corrections he was missing, officials said.
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