Capitol replaces statue of Robert E. Lee with civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
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Robert E. Lee portrait back up in West Point's library
A painting of Gen. Robert E. Lee dressed in his Confederate uniform is back on display in the West Point's library, several years after the storied academy removed honors to the Civil War military leader.
Alabama, Mississippi also honoring Robert E. Lee on Martin Luther King Day
The U.S. is marking Martin Luther King Day, a federal holiday. But in Alabama and Mississippi, it's also Robert E. Lee Day, in honor of the Confederate general.
West Point begins removing Confederate symbols from campus
The U.S. Military Academy is taking down a portrait and stone bust of Confederate General Robert E. Lee over the holiday break, officials announced.
"Prospect New Orleans" art exhibition
The spot where a Robert E. Lee statue once stood in New Orleans is now home to the image of an African deity. The installation is part of “Prospect New Orleans,” an event that features artists from all over the world once every three years. Although exhibitions are usually temporary, that's changing this time around. Michelle Miller reports.
Artifacts found in second time capsule from Robert E. Lee statue
Conservators said the 19th century artifacts were "in better shape" than expected.
Crews find another potential time capsule at Robert E. Lee statue site
Governor Ralph Northam tweeted X-rays of the box and said it would be opened at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
Search to resume for bigger time capsule at Robert E. Lee monument site
A box that was thought to be the famed time capsule actually wasn't, so the search in Richmond, Virginia, is to begin anew.
Time capsule hidden beneath statue is opened
A time capsule, more than a century old, was opened up after being discovered beneath a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee that was recently taken down in Richmond, Virginia. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more on what was found inside.
Time capsule found beneath Robert E. Lee statue opened for first time
A contractor at the site said there could be a second time capsule that's yet to be found.
Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville will be melted down into artwork
The statue will be given to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center in Charlottesville.
Closing arguments in "Unite the Right" civil trial
Jurors heard closing arguments Thursday in the civil trial against organizers of the deadly "Unite the Right" rally four years ago in Charlottesville, Virginia. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga was inside the courtroom and joined CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
National Cathedral replacing Confederate glass with racial justice imagery
The former Confederate images "represented a false narrative of what America once was and left out the painful truth of our history," the Cathedral dean said.
Monument honoring abolition of slavery unveiled in Virginia
The monument depicts two 12-foot bronze statues of a woman holding an infant, and a man breaking free from shackles.
Crews end search for 1887 time capsule under former Robert E. Lee statue
A newspaper article from 1887 suggested the copper time capsule contained a "picture of Lincoln lying in his coffin," as well as other memorabilia.
Robert E. Lee statue taken down in Richmond, Virginia
"The public monuments reflect the story we choose to tell about who we are as a people," Virginia Governor Ralph Northam said. "It is time to display history as history."
Robert E. Lee statue removed from Richmond
The state of Virginia has taken down one of the nation's largest Confederate monuments, a 12-ton bronze statue of General Robert E. Lee on Richmond's historic Monument Avenue. Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what the statue's removal means for the community and the push to address racial injustice.
2 Confederate statues removed in Virginia
Two statues of Confederate generals were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. One of them, the Robert E. Lee statue, was at the center of a violent white supremacist rally nearly four years ago.
Charlottesville removes Confederate statues
The city of Charlottesville, Virginia has taken down the statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The Charlottesville City Council also voted to take down the city's Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue. Activist Zyahna Bryant joins CBSN with more.
Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee taken down in Charlottesville
The monument became a rallying cry for white supremacists and other racist groups, culminating in the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally.
Charlottesville votes to remove 2 Confederate statues
The initial attempt to remove the statue of a Robert E. Lee monument prompted a rally in 2017 that turned deadly.
Robert E. Lee site tells more inclusive story
For the first time in three years, visitors can return inside Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, atop Arlington National Cemetery. The National Park Service recently completed a three-year overhaul of the national memorial that united the descendants of General Robert E. Lee and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the plantation. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan was there when they met up for the first time in person.
Descendants of Robert E. Lee and enslaved people unite for change
Visitors can return to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial starting on Tuesday.
Confederate statue rally
Members of a group called CSA II: The New Confederate States of America rallied in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday in support of the city's statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee. The group was greatly outnumbered by counter-protesters, including those from the Black Lives Matter movement. Paula Reid reports.
Washington & Robert E. Lee
John Dickerson, CBS News chief Washington correspondent and anchor of "Face The Nation," joins CBSN to discuss the important historical distinction between slave-owning Founding Fathers and those who led the Confederacy in the Civil War.
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Senate fails to advance DHS funding for 7th time, Trump promises to restart TSA pay
President Trump said he would sign an executive order to "immediately" pay TSA officers, who have gone without pay for more than a month. Follow live updates.
Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
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Witkoff floats Iran peace proposal as Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes
President Trump on Thursday extended a pause on striking Iranian energy infrastructure until April 6.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
DOJ tells judge it incorrectly used ICE memo for immigration court arrests
Justice Department lawyers said in the memo that it was a "regrettable error" to cite the memo in monthslong litigation.
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Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
Black Hawk chopper crossed path of United flight in California, FAA says
United Airlines said the pilots saw the helicopter, received a traffic alert and leveled the aircraft.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
Experts say the rulings could expose tech companies to more litigation and pressure them to make changes to their apps.
Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on
As oil prices surge, some experts are urging consumers to take energy-conserving steps like working from home or driving less.
As wealth taxes gain traction, Warren proposes levy on the ultra-rich
Sen. Elizabeth Warren's bill would raise taxes on households worth more than $50 million and on billionaires.
USPS to add temporary fuel surcharge for some postage prices
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
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Judge blocks Pentagon from labeling Anthropic AI a "supply chain risk"
A judge has blocked the Trump administration from labeling Anthropic a supply chain risk and cutting off all federal work with the artificial intelligence firm, an early win for Anthropic in its bitter feud with the government.
Trump says he'll order DHS to start paying TSA officers as shutdown drags on
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Trump's signature to be featured on U.S. paper currency, Treasury says
The Treasury Department plans to add President Trump's signature to new U.S. paper currency, a first for a sitting president.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
President Trump announced the extension of the pause "per Iranian government request."
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What to know about the "wild, wild West" of viral peptide claims
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
CDC's acting chief promises a return to stability in a tumultuous moment
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, head of the National Institutes of Health and interim leader of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told staff a permanent CDC director could be nominated soon. "I know that it has been such a difficult year," he said.
FDA says billionaire's claims about cancer drug Anktiva are misleading
Federal health officials posted a warning about misleading statements by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about his company's bladder cancer drug Anktiva.
More parents are refusing routine newborn preventative care, study finds
Doctors fear that skepticism, fueled by anti-science sentiment and mistrust, is extending beyond vaccines to other proven, routine care.
Complex procedure saves officer with chest pain, heart condition
Transit Officer Paul DeGeorge thought his son was lying on him. Then he realized something much scarier was happening.
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday.
Russia is helping Iran with intel to kill Americans, says top EU diplomat
Russia is providing intelligence support to Iran in the Middle East war to "kill Americans," Kaja Kallas said Thursday.
Alleged Hezbollah member on U.S. terror list is arrested in Ecuador
The Syrian man has been identified as a terrorist threat by the U.S. for belonging to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Rare mountain gorilla twins born in national park again
Twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.
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Camila Morrone talks new horror series
Camila Morrone, who stars in the series "Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen," speaks to "CBS Mornings" about the show, what intimidated her about the horror genre, and working with the Duffer brothers.
Stunning "Survivor" elimination ceremony
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals shocking details about the latest "Survivor" elimination ceremony.
Colbert to co-write "Lord of the Rings" film
Oscar-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson announced on Wednesday that "The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will co-write the next "Lord of the Rings" movie. "The Late Show" airs its final episode in May.
MLB's "robot umpire" debuts in Yankees-Giants season opener
Major League Baseball's "robot umpire" made its debut in the season-opening New Yankees-San Francisco Giants game in Oracle Park.
New video of Taylor Frankie Paul arrest
A newly released video shows the police interactions with Taylor Frankie Paul in 2023 that led to charges, including domestic violence in the presence of a child. CBS News Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
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Kentucky family rejects millions for land
A mother and daughter in Kentucky have turned down a $26 million offer for their land. The offer came from an unnamed tech company wanting to build a data center. CBS News' Jared Ochacher spoke with the family.
CBS News poll analysis on what jobs AI should be doing
As AI use rises, many see it decreasing the number of jobs available.
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.
What jobs are most at risk from AI
New research from the Society of Human Resource Management shows which regions and jobs are most at risk from artificial intelligence. Johnny Taylor, president and CEO of SHRM, joins CBS News to discuss the findings.
Why this week's social media verdicts could hold tech giants to account
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Sharks in Bahamas test positive for caffeine, painkillers, cocaine
Marine biologists found detectable levels of caffeine, cocaine and the over-the-counter painkillers in the blood of 28 sharks.
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Amputee sea turtle being tracked at sea from space
The staff at a Florida sea turtle hospital is monitoring some animals they've rehabilitated from space -- especially amputees, such as one they named Amelie, who's back at sea.
600-year-old pinot noir grape seed found in medieval hospital
The seed reveals that people in France have been cultivating the popular variety of grape since at least the 1400s, scientists say.
Pit viper among new species discovered in cave in Cambodia
Researchers in Cambodia surveyed dozens of previously unexplored caves and found several species never seen before, including a pit viper that is still being studied.
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Inside NYPD's gender based violence unit
The nation's largest police department, the NYPD, has launched a new unit designed to revolutionize how it approaches survivors of gender-based violence. CBS News got an exclusive first look inside the policy and training facility. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Bodycam video shown in attempted murder trial
The trial of a Hawaii doctor accused of attempting to murder his wife while on a hiking trail is underway. CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman breaks down footage of the alleged incident that the jury watched on Wednesday. Then, CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Judge rejects Maduro's request to dismiss case
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appeared at a New York courthouse on Thursday for a hearing in his drug trafficking case. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Siblings indicted after explosive device found outside Air Force base
MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, is home to U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and the Air Force's Air Mobility Command.
Gender-based violence policy, training unit
The New York City Police Department is unveiling its gender-based violence policy and training unit to help survivors and investigate aggressors. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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Fireball captured on video as meteor streaks across Pacific Northwest sky
As the number of people with cameras on their dashboards and doorbells has grown, so have reports of such sightings.
NASA to spend $20 billion on ambitious moon base
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
Artemis II back on launch pad for moon mission
NASA's Artemis II rocket is back on the launch pad after repairs inside the massive Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Early next month, NASA will try, for a second time, to send a crew of four on a flyby of the moon. Mark Strassmann has more.
Possible meteorite crashes into Houston area home, officials say
A possible meteorite crashed into a Houston area house on Saturday night, tearing through the roof and two stories of the home, officials said.
Eileen Collins on breaking barriers in space
Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Col. Eileen Collins joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss her groundbreaking journey to become the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.
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Nicolás Maduro, the deposed Venezuelan leader, and his wife both appeared in federal court in Manhattan nearly three months after American forces invaded his country and brought him to the U.S. to face narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Lilia Luciano has details.
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Trump extends pause on Iran energy sites
The U.S. will extend its pause on strikes on Iranian energy plants by roughly an additional 10 days, at the request of the Iranian government, President Trump announced. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Teen has only perfect March Madness bracket left
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