Historic grade school named for Robert E. Lee destroyed by fire
Blaze in Tampa not considered suspicious but cause unknown; school’s name has been topic of controversy in recent months
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As Confederate relics fall, one is memorialized at black church
One Stonewall Jackson window has been a part of Roanoke's Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church for 125 years
National Cathedral to remove Confederate general windows
Cathedral authorities announced Wednesday windows depicting Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson will be removed and stored
Lee descendant resigns as pastor over MTV remarks
Rev. Robert W. Lee IV resigned from Bethany United Church of Christ after the congregation put his tenure to a vote
City votes to strip Confederate names from streets
The names of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee, Nathan Bedford Forrest and John Bell Hood were removed from street signs
Heather Heyer's mom speaks at MTV VMAs
Susan Bro, mother of Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer, spoke at the MTV VMAs and presented the award for best fight against the system
Charlottesville mayor says he wasn't part of security talks ahead of rally
In a Facebook post, Mayor Mike Signer wrote that if he could help prior to the event that turned fatal, Police Chief Al Thomas responded, "Stay out of my way"
Charlottesville covers Confederate statues in black shroud
Move is intended to symbolize city's mourning for woman killed while protesting violent white nationalist rally
ESPN pulls broadcaster Robert Lee from UVA game due to his name
Lee's been assigned to different game; violent Charlottesville rally was over planned removal of Robert E. Lee statue
Confederate memorial removed from Maryland courthouse
Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman ordered removal of memorial after completing historic review process
University of Texas removes Confederate statues
Robert E. Lee’s among them; school’s president says they’ve become "symbols of modern white supremacy and neo-Nazism"
Charlottesville mayor calls for swift removal of Lee statue
Mayor Mike Signer's statement comes nearly a week after white supremacists violently clashed with counter protesters
Replace Robert E. Lee statue with one of Heather Heyer: petition
Online petition calls for statue honoring Charlottesville victim in city where she was killed
Confederate removal fight extends to KKK birthplace Stone Mountain
The carving of Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson is larger than Mount Rushmore
More states challenging Confederate monuments, references
Gov. Terry McAuliffe of Va. says "celebrating the leadership of the Confederacy have become flashpoints for hatred, division and violence"
Pelosi wants to pull Confederate statues from Capitol
Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi urged Speaker of the House Paul Ryan to support the removal of the statutes
Report: Trump's lawyer circulates secessionist email
Email, which was forwarded by Trump attorney, was written by an online conspiracy theorist
Momentum building to remove Confederate monuments
Baltimore, Birmingham, Alabama, Gainvesville, Florida among latest to do it post-Charlottesville, despite controversy
Torch-wielding white nationalists march through UVA campus
Demonstrators clashed with counter-protesters around a statue of Thomas Jefferson ahead of a large rally planned for Saturday
Mayor: Protest in Va. city “harkens back to the days of the KKK”
Torch-lit protest with white nationalist Richard Spencer in Charlottesville to oppose removing Robert E. Lee statue was met with counter-protest the next day
New Orleans tears down Confederate monument
Workers wearing masks and bulletproof vests took down symbols of the Confederacy and Jim Crow South
Houston takes action on schools named for Confederate leaders
Governing board of biggest school district in Texas makes changes to schools named for such people as Robert E. Lee
Nancy Guthrie "still out there," sheriff says, as FBI offers $50,000 reward
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Who entered Epstein's jail tier the night of his death? Files raise new questions.
Newly released documents from the Epstein files raise more questions about activity seen on video from the jail the night he died.
USA's Madison Chock, Evan Bates post world-best score at Olympics
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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Savannah Guthrie's brother Camron urges Nancy's possible abductor to contact family
Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "we want to talk to you."
Frustrations from judge, prosecutor in Minnesota boil over amid Trump's ICE surge
U.S. District Judge Jerry Blackwell admonished the Trump administration for what he said was a failure to comply with judicial orders, warning it is "not above the law."
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A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Could the Epstein scandal topple U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer?
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Maryland man faces attempted murder charges for targeting OMB director
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USA's Madison Chock, Evan Bates post world-best score at Olympics
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Renowned surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients' liver transplants
A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.
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Savannah Guthrie's brother, Camron Guthrie, issued a plea Thursday for the return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying in a video to the possible abductor, "We want to talk to you."
White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
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The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
Trump Accounts to get their own Super Bowl ad. Here's a preview.
Super Bowl LX will feature an ad to promote Trump Accounts, a new investment plan to help eligible families save money for their kids.
Poll: Fewer feel prices rising, but most see a gap between richest, middle class
Poll on the economy and opportunity finds fewer feel prices rising, while most see a gap between the richest and the middle class.
The typical American worker has $955 saved for retirement
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
As silver prices soar, jeweler Pandora turns to platinum
One jewelry company is looking to offset surging silver prices by plating its pieces with an even more precious metal.
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U.S. forces strike alleged drug boat in Pacific, second since Maduro's capture
The U.S. military struck an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Pacific on Thursday, marking the 38th vessel to be struck over the last five months and the second this year.
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Officials warn against drinking raw milk after baby dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
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USA's Madison Chock, Evan Bates post world-best score at Olympics
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
How an accidental "crying horse" became a viral Lunar New Year trend
A simple factory error in China has created a viral sensation, with millions in Asia welcoming the Year of the Horse with a frown.
Russia says Ukraine behind shooting of army general in Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "disrupt the negotiation process" searching for an end to the war.
Lindsey Vonn hits Winter Olympics slopes for first time on torn ACL
Team USA star skier Lindsey Vonn takes part in her first training session at the Winter Olympics, battling a serious injury two days before her first event.
At least 30 killed in suicide bombing attack on Pakistan mosque
Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gates of a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, killing dozens of people during Friday prayers.
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How an accidental "crying horse" became a viral Lunar New Year trend
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Bad Bunny says 2026 Super Bowl halftime show will "be a huge party"
Bad Bunny says he wants to bring his culture to his 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Sunday.
LaMonte McLemore, singer and founding member of The 5th Dimension, dies at 90
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
Ron Funches opens up about autism diagnosis
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How will AI transform the workforce?
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks about how companies are using artificial intelligence, the discussion around the technology and how it's impacting the workforce.
Tesla, Waymo leaders defend product safety
Executives from Waymo and Tesla defended their self-driving vehicle technology in testimony before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports and Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent at the digital media company Puck, has more.
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.
iPhone flip to reportedly launch
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch its first foldable phone. Plus, OpenAI announced it is retiring its older ChatGPT-4o. Mashable tech editor Tim Werth joins CBS News to discuss.
Tesla, Waymo execs defend self-driving cars before Senate committee
"Right now we have the Wild West. I want to see some rules of the road," said Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
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Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Russia says Ukraine behind shooting of army general in Moscow
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Ukraine of trying to "disrupt the negotiation process" searching for an end to the war.
Nitrogen gas execution date set for man who didn't pull trigger in killing
Charles "Sonny" Burton was convicted as an accomplice in the shooting death of Doug Battle, a customer who was killed during a robbery of an auto parts store.
Renowned surgeon allegedly faked records to block patients' liver transplants
A Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them ineligible to receive a liver transplant, federal prosecutors say.
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What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
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NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
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NASA moon launch off until March due to issues during tests
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
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Scoop the dog makes Super Bowl pick
Scoop, a Canine Companions service dog in training, joined CBS News Thursday to make their pick for Super Bowl winner between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.
Zoo asks for public's help naming baby elephant
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