School apologizes for asking students to pretend to own slaves
Social studies assignment asked students to pretend to be slave-owners, brainstorm expectations for their slaves
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2020 Dems talk reparations
Some 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls are voicing support for reparations for slavery, but candidates have been short on details. The Intercept's Briahna Gray and The Washington Post's Eugene Scott join CBSN to discuss the issue.
Sally Hemings' descendant on Thomas Jefferson
Shannon Lanier, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings, discusses with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers how he reconciles the Founding Father's words in the Declaration of Independence and his ownership of more than 600 slaves.
Sally Hemings' descendants & Monticello graves
Shannon Lanier and Lucian Truscott, both descendants of Thomas Jefferson, discuss with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers whether Sally Hemings’ descendants should be allowed to be buried in the Monticello Graveyard. Hemings, one of Jefferson’s 600 slaves, had children with the former president, and Lanier is from her side.
Virginians split on support for Northam amid racist photo scandal
The governor is raising new questions after referring to slaves as "indentured servants" in an interview with Gayle King
Saudi woman who fled family: "We are treated as an object, like a slave"
"It's daily oppression," the 18-year-old reportedly said
Kanye West explains 13th Amendment comment
Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
Ending modern slavery: Princess Eugenie & Julia de Boinville
HRH Princess Eugenie of York and Julia de Boinville are founders of the Anti-Slavery Collective, a bid to educate consumers and companies on how to end modern slavery
Kanye West apologizes for saying slavery was "a choice"
Trump-supporting rapper said he's sorry for the way his remark made people feel, but he didn't retract it
"Modern slavery" ensnares estimated 400,000 Americans
Around the globe, tens of millions are trapped in forced labor, forced marriages and other situations they can't escape
Hard numbers: N. Korea, Zimbabwe & more
Every week GZERO Media highlights some of the global hard numbers defining our world in its Signal newsletter. Willis Sparks, a CBSN contributor and Signal writer, explains slavery in North Korea, voter fraud in Zimbabwe and Filipino workers in Kuwait.
Activist warned of building on site where dozens of bodies were found
At least 95 Civil War-era graves belonging to African-American prisoners have been discovered at the site outside Houston
History of family separation in U.S.
Some have called the Trump administration's policy of separating children from their parents who try to enter the U.S. unprecedented or un-American. However, there are multiple examples of U.S. authorities breaking up families for a variety of reasons. Kenneth Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About" history book series, joins CBSN to discuss those events and how they resemble what's been happening at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fallout over Kanye West's slavery comment
The hashtag #IfSlaveryWasAChoice was trending on Twitter after rapper Kanye West said 400 years of slavery "sounds like a choice" in an interview Tuesday with TMZ. Danielle Young, a writer and producer for The Root, when asked if Kanye's comments could be a teachable moment called West "a substitute teacher at best."
Historians respond to Kanye West's slavery comments
History experts and professors are taking to social media to correct rapper Kanye West's comments about slavery.
Kanye West on slavery
Kanye West has given his first interview since his controversial return to Twitter. In the interview with TMZ Live, West was confronted by a TMZ report after West said slavery "sounds like a choice." Tanisha Ford, associate professor of Africana studies and history at the University of Delaware and author of "Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul" joins CBSN to talk about what she thought of West's comments.
Teacher asks 8th-grade students to list positives of slavery
"To be clear, there is no debate about slavery. It is immoral and a crime against humanity," the school superintendent says
Danny Glover says racism is the "foundation of this country"
On "The Takeout " this week, actor and activist Danny Glover reflects on racism in America and on the lessons of Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated 50 years ago this week
Italy struggles to help thousands trafficked as sex slaves
As many as 30,000 Nigerian women and children forced into prostitution to pay off smuggling debts
"Harvest of Shame" Revisited
CBS News chief national correspondent Byron Pitts reports on the condition of migrant farm workers 50 years after the premiere of Edward R. Murrow's celebrated documentary "Harvest of Shame."
U.N. chief urges probe of migrants' sale in Libya as slaves
"Slavery has no place in our world and these actions are among the most egregious abuses of human rights," said U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
University to post sign recognizing slave labor on campus
Ole Miss campus leaders announce steps to acknowledge history; white supremacist's name will be removed from one building
Visiting the Harriet Tubman visitor center on Juneteenth
Monday is Juneteenth, commonly celebrated as the day that slavery came to an official end in the United States
Honoring Harriet Tubman, an American hero
Harriet Tubman's legendary life is on vivid display on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Read some of the notices freed slaves placed to find loved ones
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Some fliers may be able to bring water through TSA checkpoints soon, officials say
The TSA is not prepared to eliminate all liquid restrictions, and the existing rule limiting other carry-on liquids to 3.4 ounces remains in effect.
National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague
Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
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Feds to buy up to $6 billion in Treasury bonds. Here's why.
Wall Street analysts are skeptical that the Treasury Department's bond purchases can curb yields and lower U.S. borrowing costs.
Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcohol
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two countries.
Apple event expected to debut foldable iPhone and new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
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National Guardsman in D.C. charged after pointing gun at colleague
Zion Mitchell, 21, was arrested earlier this month and faces firearms and assault charges after he admitted he pointed his gun at a fellow National Guard member.
12 key races that will determine who controls the Senate
Republicans are fighting to hold onto their majority in the Senate, where the GOP currently controls 53 seats. To take control, Democrats would need to net four seats in November's election.
Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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Don Jr.'s VC firm rejects Rep. Raskin's accusations of "insider political influence"
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
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How donating blood could reveal clues about your own health
Amid a national blood supply crisis, Dr. Courtney Lawrence sat down with Norah O'Donnell to talk about donating blood, health myths and more.
A generation of kids suffers as Trump destabilizes immigrant families
Children in immigrant families are facing multiple health threats from President Trump's policies.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Experts discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression), a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
What is postpartum psychosis?
Postpartum psychosis (not to be confused with postpartum depression) is a psychiatric emergency with symptoms that can be extreme and dangerous, as testified in the trial of Lindsay Clancy. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with experts about the symptoms, diagnosis and stigma surrounding postpartum psychosis; and with a mother whose experience of hallucinations and distorted reality soon after giving birth threatened her and her family.
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Netanyahu calls claim he was warned of Oct. 7 attack "malicious libel"
Israel's leader says a report claiming the UAE warned him in advance of Hamas' 2023 terror attack is politically motivated lies, but it's fueling fierce pre-election furor.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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Oil tops $100 per barrel as U.S. and Iran launch new attacks
The price of crude oil hit a 15-week high after the U.S. said it blew up 5 more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
London police use tech to tackle masked phone snatchers
Police say fewer people in London are getting their phones stolen by criminals speeding by on bikes and mopeds thanks to a dedicated task force with an "eye in the sky."
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Alice Cooper, Joe Perry on Hollywood Vampires
Rock stars Alice Cooper and Joe Perry of Aerosmith formed the supergroup Hollywood Vampires. They join "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" to discuss how the band came together.
Insider details on New York Fasion Week
New York Fashion Week kicks off this week showing the Spring collections. Lauren Sherman has more on what to expect.
Busta Rhymes talks career and new album
Busta Rhymes sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new album, "Dillagence II," and J Dilla's legacy after the rapper's shocking death in 2006.
De Niro on 25 years of Tribeca Festival
Robert De Niro and his longtime business partner, Jane Rosenthal, join "CBS Mornings" to discuss founding the Tribeca Festival after the 9/11 attacks and a new Netflix documentary about the event, "Tribeca 25," which premieres Friday.
Stella Parton sits down with "CBS Mornings"
Stella Parton sits down with Gayle King for her first interview since her sister Dolly's death in late August. The full interview airs Thursday, Sept. 10, on "CBS Mornings."
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Here are the biggest announcements from today's Apple event
Apple introduced the iPhone 18 at its annual tech showcase and unveiled its first foldable phone.
Anthropic employee says AI could kill humans
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon quit his job, alleging that neither Anthropic nor OpenAI is acting ethically and that the two tech giants are aware they are "gambling with our lives." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you need to know.
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.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns about AI
A former Anthropic researcher who recently resigned spoke out on social media, saying he thinks the current rate of unchecked AI development could "kill us all." Jo Ling Kent reports.
Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
A summer of extremes: Weathering a hotter world
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.
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Breaking down Lindsay Clancy attorney's plans
Kevin Reddington, Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, sat down with "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday, where he said he plans to ask for the case to be thrown out. Caroline Polisi breaks down his statements.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer on her future
Lindsay Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington told "CBS Mornings" that he plans to file a motion for her case to be thrown out after her murder trial ended in a mistrial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney says he will ask for case to be thrown out
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer for Lindsay Clancy, said he will present a motion to dismiss on Sept. 29 at a previously scheduled status hearing.
Lindsay Clancy trial juror speaks out
The high-profile murder trial of Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial after jurors could not come to a unanimous decision on the verdict. Now, one juror is speaking about what went on during deliberations. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Lindsay Clancy jurors speak out
Jurors from the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are speaking out after it was declared a mistrial last week. Shanelle Kaul reports.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
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.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
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: An extraordinary life in pictures
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.
Investigating the death of designer Sylvie Cachay
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.
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.
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.
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How a police memo became piece of 9/11 history
A New York City police officer had just begun his career when the September 11, 2001, terror attacks happened. He spoke with CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge about his experience.
Missouri's confusing map dilemma
Missouri's congressional elections have been thrown into chaos amid a legal fight over competing district maps. CBS News' Ian Lee explains more.
The search for missing firefighters
Members of the FDNY's Squad 18 who were off duty on the morning of 9/11 worked 24-hour shifts digging through the wreckage at ground zero in search of missing firefighters.
Latest on Republican midterm convention
Tens of thousands of Republicans are expected to gather in Dallas, Texas, for the first ever GOP midterm convention. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports on why some candidates are not attending.
Rubio vows revenge if Iran targets U.S. ships
The U.S. and Iran are again trading strikes, causing a rapid rise in oil prices. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest details.