NAACP: Hate crime probe at Amazon site not taken seriously
Nooses recently found are not a first in Connecticut, which enacted legislation after a rash of incidents in 2008.
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The Tulsa race massacre 100 years later
A white mob attacked Black residents in Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood district in 1921. Danya Bacchus takes a look back at what was lost and also shares her family's ties to the deadly tragedy.
Descendants of Tulsa massacre share stories
A new documentary explores the history and family stories of the Tulsa race massacre. Nailah Jefferson, the director of "Descended from the Promised Land: The Legacy of Black Wall Street," and Byron Crenshaw, who is featured in the film, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about it.
Anti-Defamation League takes on antisemitism
Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt joined CBSN to discuss the organization's efforts to take action against antisemitism, as the U.S. sees a rise in violence and harassment against Jewish communities amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Examining the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre
Monday marks 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. It's widely considered the worst display of racist violence in U.S. history, with some 300 black people being killed. Oklahoma State Senator Kevin Matthews joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at the historic day.
Israel-Palestinian conflict fuels antisemitism in U.S. and Europe
As U.S. sees 47% rise in reports of antisemitism, French student leader says Jews "are the first victims" as the centuries-old Mideast conflict fuels hate on a global scale.
Antisemitic incidents surge in U.S. and online
The Anti-Defamation League reports that the number of antisemitic incidents being reported in the U.S. surged by 75% since the conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas on May 10. Antisemitic posts online have also spiked. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN with details on how messages of hate are finding new ways to spread.
Scholars excavate scene of Tulsa massacre
A team of scholars is in the process of excavating grounds in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in hopes of better documenting the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Phoebe Stubblefield, Ph.D., a University of Florida forensic anthropologist leading the excavation project, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the significance of the project and what it means for the victims' families.
Black Lives Matter and the Mideast conflict
George Floyd's death one year ago today reignited the Black Lives Matter movement around the country. Marc Lamont Hill, a professor at Temple University, joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the Black Lives Matter movement and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The impact of donations after George Floyd
After George Floyd's murder in 2020, billions of dollars were raised in the fight against racism. Jericka Duncan looks into the impact that money had and if that level of fundraising sustained year-long.
Walmart "appalled" by racist slur emailed from its servers
Retailer blames "bad actor" for attack that created phony company accounts and sent offensive messages.
How Tulsa Race Massacre was "covered up"
This month marks 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. Scott Ellsworth, a lecturer at the University of Michigan's Department of Afroamerican and African Studies and author of "The Ground Breaking: An American City and Its Search for Justice," joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero for a closer look at what's widely considered the worst racially motivated massacre in U.S. history.
Descendants of landmark segregation case form unlikely friendship
Keith Plessy and Phoebe Ferguson are the descendants of two people who changed American history.
Battle over critical race theory
U.S. educators are grappling with how to address race and its impact on all areas of our society in the classroom. One academic tool is critical race theory, which has come under fire from many on the right. Anti-racist organizer and steering committee member for Black Lives Matter at School Okaikor Aryee-Price spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what critical race theory is and the debate over how to teach about racism.
Biden commends cease-fire in Middle East
President Biden welcomed news of a cease-fire, saying Thursday that Palestinians and Israelis "equally deserve" freedom, prosperity and democracy. Ed O’Keefe reports.
Holocaust survivor Hana Kantor remembers
Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative journalist and CBS News contributor Jodi Kantor sits down with her 97-year-old Holocaust survivor grandmother Hana Kantor in an intimate conversation about survival and anti-Semitism today.
Dancers seek to rid ballet performances of Asian stereotypes
Phil Chan's initiative is getting ballet companies nationwide to pledge to eliminate offensive stereotypes.
Retired NFL players demand end to race-norming
Thousands of former NFL players are demanding the organization end its use of "race-norming" in deciding who gets payouts from a $1 billion healthcare settlement. The practice assumes Black men have lower cognitive abilities than White men, making it harder for them to receive a payout from the league. CBS Sports writer Ryan Wilson joined CBSN to talk more about the petition and how the NFL is responding.
New Orleans mayor on race in America
The mayor of New Orleans is weighing in about race relations, the Trump administration, and the controversy over confederate statues. In his new book, "In the Shadows of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History," Mitch Landrieu opens up about growing up in the South and how that's impacted his life and political career. He joins CBSN to discuss his new book and the state of U.S. politics.
The Atlantic's special issue on MLK
The latest issue of The Atlantic features speeches and texts by Martin Luther King Jr. juxtaposed with original essays about racism, poverty, and militarism in America today. Staff writer Vann Newkirk discusses the special edition on CBSN.
Survey on progress made toward racial justice
The latest Edelman Trust Barometer survey found that about 1 in 3 Americans believes there's been progress toward racial justice in the past year, and the majority of Americans likes it when businesses speak out on racial issues. Edelman U.S. CEO Lisa Osborne Ross spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers about the roles of business and the media in racial justice.
Schieffer on Trump remarks
Just 12 days into the New Year, the White House is already in damage control mode. The challenges it faces not only include the president's vulgar immigration remarks, but also the publication of Michael Wolff's bombshell book "Fire and Fury." CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why he considers President Trump's crude remarks racist, the implications of Wolff's tell-all about the chaos inside the Trump White House, and why it's possible for Democrats to take control of the House.
Anti-Asian incidents top 6,000 since start of pandemic
The number of attacks on Asian Americans is rising across the U.S., with more than 6,600 incidents in a year, according to the group Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate. Jeff Pegues reports.
Emmanuel Acho talks history class and race
New York Times bestselling author and former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho has published a new book to teach today's youth about racism. "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy" aims to incite conversations and empower young people to address racial ignorance before it matures into racism. Emmanuel Acho joins CBSN to discuss this and more.
Trump vs. NFL
The White House is playing defense after President Trump's comments over the last couple days about the NFL. CBS News White House and senior foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss whether this is a distraction for the president in the midst of a busy week in Washington.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
National Guard deployed after West Virginia flash floods dump 7 inches of rain
Torrential rains in West Virginia have caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses this week.
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.
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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.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
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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Amish Shah projected to win Arizona's 1st District Democratic primary
Democrat Amish Shah will be up against Republican Jay Feely in Arizona's 1st Congressional District in November.
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.
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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pastor sues OpenAI alleging ChatGPT's medical advice nearly killed him
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.
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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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Details on OpenAI system's unprompted hack
ChatGPT developer OpenAI says its artificial intelligence systems hacked into another AI company without prompting. Connor Leahy, U.S. director for ControlAI, joins CBS News to discuss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Pastor sues over ChatGPT medical advice
A pastor in Florida is suing OpenAI after he used ChatGPT for medical advice and received suggestions that he claims caused him to delay necessary treatment. Jo Ling Kent 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.
Florida police fire at homicide suspect's car
Florida police fired a barrage of bullets at a vehicle belonging to a man wanted in the killing 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.
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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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Notable Deaths in 2026
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Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
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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Expert on cyclospora and the supply chain
Julie Swann, head of the department of industrial and systems engineering at North Carolina State University, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the tracking and tracing underway as the U.S.' cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 4,000 cases.
Flooding in Louisiana after Bertha landfall
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Bertha will move over New Orleans on Wednesday night and then continue toward Houston. CBS News' Lana Zak and Zoe Mintz have the latest on the storm's impact.
Remembering the 4 recently fallen U.S. troops
A dignified transfer was held Wednesday for the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days amid the ongoing war with Iran. Lindsey Reiser shares more details on Lt. Tyler James Feehan, Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, Sgt. Angel Rampersad and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton.
Nicolás Maduro back in court
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were back in court Wednesday as a trial date was set for their criminal drug trafficking charges. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
ICE detentions spiked in June
Newly-released ICE data shows more than 43,000 people were booked into immigration detention last month, the highest level since President Trump returned to office. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.