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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.
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.
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.
The governor is raising new questions after referring to slaves as "indentured servants" in an interview with Gayle King
"It's daily oppression," the 18-year-old reportedly said
Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
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
Trump-supporting rapper said he's sorry for the way his remark made people feel, but he didn't retract it
Around the globe, tens of millions are trapped in forced labor, forced marriages and other situations they can't escape
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.
At least 95 Civil War-era graves belonging to African-American prisoners have been discovered at the site outside Houston
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.
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."
History experts and professors are taking to social media to correct rapper Kanye West's comments about 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.
"To be clear, there is no debate about slavery. It is immoral and a crime against humanity," the school superintendent says
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
As many as 30,000 Nigerian women and children forced into prostitution to pay off smuggling debts
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."
"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
Ole Miss campus leaders announce steps to acknowledge history; white supremacist's name will be removed from one building
Monday is Juneteenth, commonly celebrated as the day that slavery came to an official end in the United States
Harriet Tubman's legendary life is on vivid display on the Eastern Shore of Maryland
Read some of the notices freed slaves placed to find loved ones
Armstrong Williams, who worked on Carson's 2016 campaign, said former President Barack Obama used similar language in 2015, though the wording was different
Following a call with several Middle Eastern leaders Saturday, President Trump said that a peace deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated."
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Southern California officials are desperately searching for a safe resolution to a leaking toxic chemical tank at an aerospace facility.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The three workers, who died in March, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
Kindness 101 is a program that uses the stories CBS News finds in our "On the Road" series to teach kindness and character. The stories are paired with lesson plans created by a nonprofit at Iowa's Drake University called "Character Counts!"
Economists say AI is reshaping the U.S. labor market by suppressing hiring even as overall job losses remain limited.
Rep. James Comer is requesting information from Kalshi and Polymarket on how the prediction markets guard against insider trading.
Kevin Warsh has vowed to preserve the Fed's independence over monetary policy, telling lawmakers he will never "predetermine" interest rates at the president's request.
Landing a good-paying job may not be enough to buy a home. A new study finds family wealth plays an outsized role in who becomes a homeowner.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
The GOP senator said the meeting included "screaming," adding that "fiery does not begin to cut it."
At the same time, Tehran is reviewing the latest U.S. proposal for a possible agreement to end the nearly three-month war.
When CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Havana last week to meet with senior Cuban officials, he brought along one of the covert operators involved in the mission to capture Nicolás Maduro, multiple people familiar with the matter said.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
The tank at GKN Aerospace is estimated to contain 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a volatile chemical used to produce plastics.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
Lucia Adarve had a long list of symptoms that no one could diagnose. Her mother Lisa was determined to find an answer.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
A large ballistic missile attack pounded Kyiv, authorities said, wounding at least five people after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine.
Protesters on Saturday streamed into central Belgrade, many carrying banners and wearing T-shirts inscribed with the "Students win" motto of the youth movement.
The three workers, who fell ill in March and died in May, were "among the first known victims of the outbreak," the Red Cross said.
The remains of four Italian divers who died deep inside an underwater cave have been repatriated. One other set of remains was returned earlier this month.
The incident marks China's deadliest mining accident in years.
Matt Singer, the editor and critic for ScreenCrush.com, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" for a preview of this summer's hottest movies worth watching.
Ryan Bingham's career spans decades and genres. He went from a 2009 awards season sweep with "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" to starring as Walker in "Yellowstone." Bingham sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to reflect on his work and to discuss his latest project, "They Call Us The Lucky Ones," which he created in collaboration with The Texas Gentlemen.
Lamorne Morris sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to discuss his career as he steps into the Marvel universe with Nicholas Cage for "Spider-Noir."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Relevance."
Ryan Bingham is an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter who also played Walker in "Yellowstone." For his first album in seven years, Bingham teamed up with The Texas Gentlemen to create "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." Here's Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing "Let the Big Dog Eat."
Amid concern about AI taking jobs, people see a range of motives by AI companies.
As thousands evacuate their homes in Southern California to flee the Sandy Fire, Ring doorbell and security cameras are helping residents and emergency crews stay informed and stay safe. Ring founder Jamie Siminoff joins CBS News to discuss the Fire Watch feature.
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.
A recent opinion piece in The New York Times spotlighted the impact of artificial intelligence on the 2026 graduating class at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The author, Stanford student Theo Baker, joins to discuss.
AI tools that autonomously perform tasks for users mark a major step forward from chatbots, according to tech experts.
The Pentagon has released another batch of never-before-seen files on reported UFO sightings. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is quickly approaching, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is releasing its forecast for what to expect.
The pictures represent the longest-distance ever seen between two pictures of the same humpback whale, researchers said.
Independent scientists say the technology, while impressive, lacks some components to be truly considered an artificial egg.
The upcoming El Niño could trigger frequent and widespread flooding in coastal areas around the United States, even when storms aren't actively taking place, scientists warn.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.
A woman is accused of opening fire outside a courthouse in Raleigh, North Carolina, and shooting two lawyers, police said.
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a woman's civil case turned into a criminal one after police said she shot two lawyers outside a courthouse. Both were hospitalized. Skyler Henry reports.
Six years after his murder in Minneapolis, and despite passing the House twice, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act remains stalled in the Senate. Some lawmakers are hoping to change that. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison join to reflect on the state of police reform.
The deadly attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego was streamed online, and at least three people watched as two teenagers attacked the facility filled with young students, CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Perfecting SpaceX's mammoth rocket will be critical to NASA's plans for returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The new rocket features a host of upgrades intended to improve safety and performance of the world's most powerful rocket.
Elon Musk's SpaceX is moving ahead with plans to go public in what some expect will be the biggest IPO ever.
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
Researchers expected to find "a gradual increase in artificial light at night," but instead saw "much more nuanced patterns," NASA said.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Officials have increased the number of countries in Africa at risk for Ebola from three to 10. A third entry point is open for Americans traveling from certain high-risk countries back into the U.S. Holly Williams reports.
President Trump announced that he is close to reaching an agreement with Iran to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran is dismissing his assertion. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
More than 50,000 people have been evacuated due to a failing industrial tank filled with an extremely hazardous chemical that is leaking from an aerospace facility in Southern California, and it could explode. The governor has declared a state of emergency. Lana Zak reports.
NASCAR star Kyle Busch's family on Saturday revealed his cause of death as "severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming associated complications." Lindsey Reiser reports.
Several shots were heard from the White House property on Saturday. Aaron Navarro reports from the location after Secret Service told him to get down immediately.