Ben Jealous interview
Former CEO and president of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN to discuss Donald Trump's allegation that Russian president Vladimir Putin called President Obama the "N-word."
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Former CEO and president of the NAACP Ben Jealous joins CBSN to discuss Donald Trump's allegation that Russian president Vladimir Putin called President Obama the "N-word."
CBS News foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Brennan joins CBSN with a preview of President Obama's highly anticipated speech endorsing Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention.
From the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA, day two of the Democratic National Convention. Watch CBS News' special coverage.
As expected, the conversation about social justice at the Democratic National Convention is dramatically different from last week's RNC. Mo Rocca and Steve Chaggaris joined CBSN to talk about the issues and the tone.
A faction of Bernie Sanders supporters protested outside the Democratic National Convention Tuesday night. Steve Chaggaris and Mo Rocca join CBSN to discuss the protests.
Protesters were outside of the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia during DNC festivities Tuesday night. CBS digital journalist Sean Gallitz joins CBSN by phone with more.
During his speech at the DNC, former president Bill Clinton told the story about how he and Hillary Clinton met. Steve Chaggaris and Mo Rocca joined CBSN to discuss.
Former President Bill Clinton addressed the DNC Tuesday night. He opened up about the moment he met Hillary, and how she opened his eyes to a new world of public service. He also discussed why Hillary would make a great president. Watch his full remarks.
Hillary Clinton appeared via video at the DNC on Tuesday. In her live message from New York, she said they have "put the biggest crack in that glass ceiling yet." She also addressed young girls watching saying that they could be the next president. Watch the message here.
Actress Meryl Streep addressed the DNC on Tuesday night, saying it takes "grit and grace" to be the "first female anything." She expressed her admiration for Clinton's passion and announced her support for her presidential campaign.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright addressed the DNC Tuesday. Albright said she has "seen Clinton fight and win for our country." See her full remarks.
Indonesian human trafficking survivor Ima Matul addressed the DNC Tuesday night. Matul said that Clinton has been "fighting to end modern slavery." See her full remarks.
Senator Amy Klobuchar addressed the DNC Tuesday night. She spoke about the human trafficking problem in the United States and opportunities for women across the country. Watch her full remarks.
After the roll call of the states at the DNC, Hillary Clinton became the Democratic candidate for president of the United States; among the speakers at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night will be mothers who lost their children to violence
Former Governor of Vermont Howard Dean addressed the DNC Tuesday night. Dean spoke about Clinton's plan for healthcare and why choosing Trump would be a destructive choice. See his full remarks.
During the DNC's second night, Bernie Sanders supporters and Black Lives Matter demonstrators joined in Philadelphia outside of Wells Fargo center to protest. CBS News digital journalist joined CBSN by phone to discuss the developing situation.
Lauren Manning battled for her life after she was brutally burned in the attack on September 11, 2001. Manning spoke about Clinton's loyalty during that hard time saying she, "checked in for years because she cared." See her emotional speech.
Former NYPD detective Joe Sweeney addressed the DNC and talked about his experience serving as an officer and detective. Sweeney served the NYPD for 21 years and during the 9/11 terror attack. He declared his support for Clinton, saying she is still their "toughtest champion."
A video presented on Tuesday night at the DNC recounted the Sept. 11 attack in New York. It looked back at the rescue efforts and Clinton's actions during and after the horrific events.
Actresses Lena Dunham and America Ferrera addressed the DNC Tuesday night. Both Dunham and Ferrera made their case for Clinton proudly expressing "we're with her." Watch their full remarks.
The "Mothers of the Movement" made a call for unity and emotional appeal on stage at the DNC Tuesday night. Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, joined CBSN's panel to discuss their words and Clinton's stance on social justice.
"Mothers of the Movement" shared their stories of loss on the DNC stage. Each member lost children to gun violence and endorsed Clinton for president. Members include mothers of Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell from Michigan is a big supporter and friend of Hillary Clinton. Rep. Dingell joins the CBSN panel to discuss the meaning of Clinton's nomination and why she should be president.
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder addressed the DNC Tuesday night. Holder said that Clinton will "help U.S. confront racial injustice." Watch his full remarks.
Supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders staged a walkout from the DNC floor after Hillary Clinton's nomination. CBS News senior political editor Steve Chaggaris joins CBSN from outside the convention hall with more.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
Iran's economy minister said the country has been preparing for a long time for the sanctions U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the "greatest financial offensive" ever.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dallas judge has delayed a custody decision, extending a temporary restraining order another two weeks as the legal fight over custody of a baby with a rare heart defect born to a surrogate continues.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Here's what travelers think about shared armrests, reclined seats and fellow passengers' use of tech on planes.
Elon Musk's space company plans to spend $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Louisiana to launch rockets, state officials and the company announced.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The Secret Service's chief of communications and two other staffers have been placed on leave pending an investigation into "potential misconduct," U.S. officials told CBS News.
Sen. Darline Graham won the GOP Senate runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in the special primary to replace Graham's late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, on the ballot.
Everton Blair Jr. will serve out the remaining few months of the late Rep. David Scott's final term, the Associated Press projects.
Josh Smith had a tense relationship with BOP's employees, and some staffers had raised questions about contracts awarded during his year-long tenure.
As a U.S.-Canada trade war sparks cross-border insults, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News he's hopeful the two sides can reach an agreement — but cautioned that "no deal is better than a bad deal."
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The agreements, covering issues like drug pricing, reducing the use of synthetic food dyes, and cutting back on insurance prior authorization rules, were announced with fanfare and touted as victories.
Lillian Smart, 8, has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family said.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
In June 1948, Israeli forces opened fire and sank the boat in waters off Tel Aviv on the orders of David Ben Gurion, Israel's first prime minister.
Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.
Analysts say without meaningful sanctions against China, Iran will likely survive this latest round of financial punishment.
Former senior Russian diplomat says U.K. factories making drones for Ukraine "could be attacked - not by Russia, but from unknown sources."
A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport plane was spotted at a Moscow airport, along with a U.S. diplomatic motorcade, according to public reports.
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
From May 2016, Dolly Parton speaks with Gayle King about her road to country music fame, Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You," her marriage and more.
In 2019, "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil sat down with country music legend Dolly Parton for "CBS Sunday Morning." Dokoupil joins to remember the late singer-songwriter.
Allison Moorer, writer-editor for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and curator of its current exhibit, "Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker," joins "The Daily Report" to share her favorite memories of Dolly Parton, who has died at age 80.
A plant in Southaven, Mississippi, that powers Elon Musk's SpaceXAI data centers in the area has sparked backlash from residents concerned about noise and air pollution.
In Southaven, Mississippi, some residents are pushing back on SpaceXAI's expanding footprint in the region.
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.
China's World Humanoid Robot Games is a technological showcase, but also a possible glimpse into the future of robotics. Anna Coren reports.
The World Humanoid Robot Games are underway in Beijing, China, in a stadium repurposed from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Many of the machines on display can now outrun and out-jump even the best real-life Olympians. Anna Coren has the story.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States – another escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet, where extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
July was the hottest month ever in the Lower 48 States, breaking a record last set during the Dust Bowl – just another step in the escalation of our world into a hotter, more dangerous planet. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with climate journalist Jeff Goodell and atmospheric scientist Maria Molina about how changes in Earth's climate are increasing the likelihood that extreme weather events – such as heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes – will become more common and more extreme.
A total solar eclipse was visible in parts of Europe for the first time since 1912. Rob Marciano reports.
A total solar eclipse turned day into night across a slice of Europe and North America on Wednesday, and put millions in unique contact with the heavens above. Meteorologist Rob Marciano reports from Spain.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
The parents of a 22-year-old college student who was fatally shot by police after knocking on the wrong door spoke out on Tuesday. Tom Hanson has more details.
Forensic psychologist Dr. Kirk Heilbrun took the stand in Lindsay Clancy's trial for the killings of her three children on Tuesday, testifying that he felt Clancy was criminally liable despite claims of postpartum psychosis. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the details.
Two more witnesses testified in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Tuesday. Clancy, who has admitted to killing her children, has pleaded not guilty, arguing she had postpartum psychosis. CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul reports.
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
The newly discovered object looks like a star the size of our solar system, but produces 100 billion times more energy than any star.
The only total solar eclipse of 2026 crossed the Northern Hemisphere Wednesday, with a path of totality across parts of Greenland, Iceland and northern Spain. See photos and video from the best viewing locations.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.
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.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
When 60 Minutes' Morley Safer spoke to Dolly Parton back in 2009, she showed off memorabilia from "9 to 5" along with dresses covered in rhinestones. "I used to be tall until I started wearing them," she joked.
Sen. Darline Graham, the late Lindsey Graham's sister, won the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Jessi Mitchell anchors a special report.
"CBS Evening News" pays tribute to the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. She died at 80 after a brief battle with cancer, her team announced on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80, leaves behind much more than a musical legacy. A generous philanthropist, she gave millions to a variety of causes, including education and children's literacy. Dollywood Foundation President Jeff Conyers joins CBS News to discuss the organization's Imagination Library program.
A Texas judge is hearing arguments on who has the legal right to make medical decisions on behalf of a baby with a heart defect who was carried to term by a surrogate against the biological parents' wishes. Harry Nelson, a healthcare attorney, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.