Dealing with discrimination
"Average Mohamed" tells 60 Minutes what he tells students across Minnesota: Racism and Islamophobia can't stop them
Racism
10/26: Evening News
With 13 days until Election Day, early voting is already underway in 33 states; A new treatment program on par with Alcoholics Anonymous is taking aim at a problem that's afflicted America since it's birth: racism
Fighting racism
A new treatment program on par with Alcoholics Anonymous is taking aim at a problem that's afflicted America since it's birth: racism. John Blackstone reports.
Jodi Picoult takes on racism
Bestselling author Jodi Picoult has never shied away from controversial topics for inspiration. She has written 26 works in 24 years. Some tackle serious subjects like cancer, sexual abuse and the Holocaust. Her latest thought-provoking novel is called "Small Great Things," which addresses the issue of racism, partly inspired by a 2012 discrimination lawsuit in Michigan. Picoult joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her book.
French President Macron discusses racism on both sides of the Atlantic
"We have to rebuild the unity of our societies," he said. "This is a huge challenge, but this is one of the critical challenge of our generation."
Chauvin verdict brings relief
After a weeks-long trial including dozens of witness interviews and harrowing video evidence, Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts for killing George Floyd. The former Minneapolis cop could face decades in prison. WCCO reporter Christiane Cordero joined CBSN from Minneapolis to talk about the reaction from the community, and what comes next.
Maine governor resigning?
Maine Gov. Paul LePage's future is in question after a series of racially-charged comments. But the Republican is backing away from a remark that suggested he might resign. About 1,000 people gathered Tuesday night near Maine's state house, calling for LePage to step down. Vinita Nair reports on how fellow Republicans are also under pressure.
Maine governor's voicemail
In response to allegedly being called a racist by a Democratic lawmaker, Maine Gov. Paul LePage unleashed an explict verbal tirade. The message was left on the lawmaker's voicemail, and now the governor is facing some tough questions. Jim Axelrod reports.
What is the alt-right?
A 2015 profile of Donald Trump's new campaign CEO Stephen Bannon called him the most "dangerous political operative in America." Bloomberg's Joshua Green wrote the profile and joins CBSN with more about Bannon and his connections to the "alt-right" movement.
Behind the alt-right movement
Donald Trump's new campaign CEO, Steve Bannon, was the chairman of Breitbart News, a platform for the "alt-right." Bannon reportedly denies the movement is inherently racist. Joshua Green, who wrote a profile last year on Bannon in Bloomberg Businessweek called "This is the most dangerous political operative in America," joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the "alt-right" movement's ties to Trump.
Personal attacks in 2016 campaign
Gerald Seib, Washington bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's personal attacks against each other on the campaign trail, the "alt-right" movement and Trump's changing views on immigration issues.
8/24: Evening News
Tornadoes touched down Wednesday in central Indiana and authorities there are just beginning to assess the damage; a group of Muslim-Americans have sponsored a blunt billboard in Chicago denouncing ISIS
Racism in car death charges?
So far this year, at least 27 children have died after being left in hot cars. About half the time, parents or guardians face criminal charges, but two cases in Mississippi are showing that race may play a role in who actually gets prosecuted. Mark Strassmann has more.
Analyzing Derek Chauvin's conviction
Former police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on Tuesday for murdering George Floyd. But the verdict did little more than save George Floyd's family from suffering more injustice, says Harvard law professor Alan Jenkins. "The absence of injustice is not the same as justice," Jenkins tells CBSN's Elaine Quijano.
Suicide attempts among black teens increase at alarming rates
Deaths by suicide have increased among young people in recent years, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control. But a different study published this week in the journal Pediatrics shows suicide attempts are specifically increasing among black teens, despite decreasing among all other racial groups. Lead researcher of the study Michael A. Lindsey, PhD, joined CBSN to discuss his findings.
Colorado judge resigns after using N-word
After using the N-word in front of a Black coworker, the coworker said it felt "like a stab through my heart each time," but didn't say so because she feared retaliation.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the July 5, 2016 edition
FBI Director James Comey said Tuesday he does not recommend charges for Hillary Clinton in her use of a private email server while secretary of state; The biggest planet in Earth's neighborhood is also the most mysterious
Anti-Muslim Attacks Rising In U.S.
Muslims in the United States have seen an increase in violence against them over the past week. The United Arab Emirates has even warned its citizens traveling in the U.S. to avoid wearing traditional clothing. Anna Werner has more.
Donald Trump seemingly had a softer tone after his win in California
Donald Trump seemingly had a softer tone after his win in California. This comes amid backlash from the Republican party for some remarks he made about a Mexican-American judge that have been criticized as racist. However, the billionaire businessman is promising a major speech on Hillary Clinton on Monday. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris, Democratic strategist Lis Smith, and former Huckabee campaign communications director Hogan Gidley join CBSN to discuss what could come from Trump's speech.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 6, 2016 edition
Donald Trump has repeatedly said the judge overseeing the fraud lawsuit against Trump University is biased because of his Mexican heritage; Muhammad Ali's quickness in the ring was equaled by his quickness at the mic
Vladimir Duthiers spoke to a customer who started the #airbnbwhileblack hashtag
Airbnb is investigating claims of racism by some of its users. A host in North Carolina for the on-demand home rental giant is accused of sending vile messages to a student. Vladimir Duthiers spoke to another customer who started the #airbnbwhileblack hashtag.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway sensation "Hamilton," gives a heartfelt commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway sensation "Hamilton," gives a heartfelt commencement address at the University of Pennsylvania. Miranda shares life lessons, discusses racism, and apologizes to Philadelphia in character as Alexander Hamilton.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from May 21, 2016 edition
The flight data recorders from Egypt Air Flight 804 have been located and an effort is underway to recover them, sources tell CBS News; Army Capt. Stu Herrington kept reassuring South Vietnamese seeking to flee Saigon that as long as he was there, there would be nothing to worry about.
Accusations of racial bias throughout San Francisco's police department cost Greg Suhr his job as chief. Now interim top cop Toney Chaplin faces the challenge of rebuilding the public's trust in the department.
Accusations of racial bias throughout San Francisco's police department cost Greg Suhr his job as chief. Now interim top cop Toney Chaplin faces the challenge of rebuilding the public's trust in the department. Carter Evans has a report.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 11, 2016 edition
ISIS has recently suffered a number of blows in their Iraqi territory, but the group struck back with lethal force in the heart of Baghdad on Wednesday; legendary CBS newsman Morley Safer is set to retire after over 50 years at the network
Live
Motive sought after suspect in Brown shooting, MIT professor's murder found dead
The Brown University shooting suspect was found dead in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Authorities believe he is also responsible for killing an MIT professor.
Timeline of gunman in Brown University and MIT professor shootings
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
Live
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
What we know about the suspect in the Brown and MIT professor shootings
Officials say the same gunman who opened fire at Brown University also killed an MIT professor two days later. Here's what we know about the suspect, who was found dead Thursday night.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Noem says Brown suspect got U.S. visa through diversity lottery, pauses program
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said late Thursday the Trump administration will pause the diversity visa lottery program, which she said was used by alleged Brown University shooter Claudio Manuel Neves Valente.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
U.S.
More U.S.
Timeline of gunman in Brown University and MIT professor shootings
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Live
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
MoneyWatch
More MoneyWatch
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
American Airlines stops offering miles for basic economy fares
Members of the carrier's AAdvantage loyalty program no longer earn miles or status points when purchasing a basic ticket.
Ford recalls nearly 273,000 vehicles over rollaway risk
Regulators said the parking module in certain Ford vehicles may fail, potentially allowing cars to roll away.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Politics
More Politics
What to know about Minnesota's "industrial-scale fraud" scandal
Federal prosecutors have unveiled charges against six more people accused of defrauding programs in Minnesota — adding to a scandal that has ensnared over 90 people..
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith's lawyers re-up call for him to testify publicly
Jack Smith, who oversaw two investigations into President Trump, appeared before the House Judiciary Committee for a closed-door deposition Wednesday.
Live
Justice Department set to release trove of Epstein files today
The Justice Department expects to release "several hundred thousand" records from the Epstein files today, a top official said. Follow live updates here.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified.
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
HealthWatch
More HealthWatch
Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The proposals run counter to the recommendations of most major U.S. medical organizations.
Measles outbreaks worsen in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah
Nationally, the measles case count is nearing 2,000 for a disease that has been considered eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, a result of routine childhood vaccinations.
He made his brothers see a cardiologist. Each had advanced heart disease.
Kevin Murray was his family's health watchdog. His vigilance helped his brothers "avoid a real catastrophe."
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
World
More World
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Ukraine claims strike on oil tanker as Putin plays down peace prospects
Putin claims no "willingness from Ukraine" to negotiate a peace deal as he touts battlefield gains, and Kyiv claims a brazen strike on a ship far from Russia.
Australia announces gun buyback plan just days after Bondi Beach attack
Australia will use a sweeping buyback scheme to "get guns off our streets," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday.
TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. operations to American investors
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
Witkoff to meet with Kremlin envoy in Miami on U.S. peace plan for Ukraine
A U.S. official says a Kremlin envoy will travel to Florida to discuss a U.S.-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
Kiefer Sutherland recalls "extraordinary" day on set with Rob Reiner
Kiefer Sutherland recalls Rob Reiner's reaction to filming Jack Nicholson's famous scene in "A Few Good Men."
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Kathy Bates says Rob Reiner "changed the course of my life" with "Misery" role
Kathy Bates rose to prominence with her Oscar-winning breakout role in Rob Reiner's adaptation of Stephen King's "Misery" in 1990.
Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor for robbery, drug convictions
Jelly Roll had said a pardon would make it easier for him to travel internationally for concert tours and to perform Christian missionary work without requiring burdensome paperwork.
Gloria Gaynor on how "I Will Survive" empowered her through a dark time
Gloria Gaynor told "CBS Mornings" her hit 1978 song gave her hope during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
Technology
More Technology
DraftKings hopes to score big with new prediction markets app
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
Japanese woman marries AI boyfriend
People are starting to develop lasting connections with artificial technology. Melissa J. Perry, the dean of the College of Public Health at George Mason University, 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.
TikTok nears deal to avoid U.S. ban
TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. operations to a group of investors in America, a source familiar with the deal tells CBS News. Jo Ling Kent has more.
Instacart to pay $60M in refunds over allegations it deceived customers
Instacart's "unlawful tactics" hurt shoppers and raised the cost of groceries, according to the FTC.
Science
More Science
Major climate research center on Trump administration chopping block
The Trump administration intends to dismantle one of the world's leading climate research institutions, in Boulder, Colorado, over what it said were concerns about "climate alarmism."
Researchers capture video of rare polar bear adoption
The footage of a bear caring for an adopted cub was captured during the annual polar bear migration along the Western Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba.
Dinosaur tracks showing "herds moving in synchrony" found in Italy
Most of the footprints are elongated and made by bipeds. The best-preserved ones bear traces of at least four toes.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
Crime
More Crime
3 killed in knife attack in Taiwan, suspect falls to his death from store
Police said the suspect was declared dead at a hospital after jumping from the building's sixth floor, the Central News Agency reported.
Timeline of gunman in Brown University and MIT professor shootings
Investigators are piecing together a detailed timeline of Claudio Neves Valente's actions before, during and after the Brown and MIT shootings.
RI attorney general on shooting suspect
A man approached a Providence, Rhode Island, officer with details on the Brown University shooting suspect and helped break the case open for officials, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha tells CBS News.
Trump administration Epstein files release
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said Friday that only a partial set of the Epstein files will be released on the date mandated by a law signed by President Trump. Aysha Bagchi, a correspondent for USA Today, joins CBS News with more.
The full release of Epstein files is expected
The Trump administration is expected to release the full Epstein files as mandated by a law signed by the president. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.
Space
More Space
Jared Isaacman, billionaire who's flown with SpaceX, confirmed to lead NASA
President Trump withdrew Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator in April, before nominating him again in November.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
"Wet lava ball" exoplanet may have an atmosphere, evidence shows
Super-Earth TOI-561b is about 40 times closer to its host star than Mercury is to the sun.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Son of Sam": A serial killer's reign of terror
Calling himself the "Son of Sam" in a letter left at one of the crime scenes, David Berkowitz claimed voices were ordering him to kill -- starting in the summer of 1976, he went on a 13-month spree of impulse killings in New York City that left six dead and seven injured
Latest CBS News Videos
More Latest CBS News Videos
Latest CBS News Videos
The Uplift: Made with love
Visit a Uyghur restaurant in Southern California, where culture is shared and the food is made with love. Plus, a man who wanted to save his friends life by donating a kidney ends up saving his own life.
RI attorney general on shooting suspect
A man approached a Providence, Rhode Island, officer with details on the Brown University shooting suspect and helped break the case open for officials, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha tells CBS News.
Space Force Celebrates sixth birthday
John F. Bentivegna, the chief master sergeant of the Space Force, joined CBS News as the branch celebrates its sixth birthday.
Where to get the latest CBS Mornings Deals
On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that might just become essentials in your everyday life. Visit cbsdeals.com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals.com.
Teyana Taylor on Golden Globe, Grammy nods
Singer-songwriter and actress Teyana Taylor joins "CBS Mornings" to give an update on her whirlwind year, celebrating her first-ever Golden Globe nomination for her role in "One Battle After Another" and her return to music with fourth studio album "Escape Room," which earned her a Grammy nod for Best R&B Album.