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The South Carolina Senate voted to remove the Confederate flag from a pole on Statehouse grounds. The vote now goes to the state's House. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports.
Lawmakers in South Carolina are preparing to decide whether to keep the Confederate flag flying on the statehouse grounds. CBS News' Omar Villafranca joins CBSN to discuss.
The appearance is likely to stoke speculation about the former vice president's White House ambitions.
Law enforcement across the country are on alert as the threat of a terror attack looms over the Fourth of July weekend. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano shows us how police in New York are preparing; Andy Carroll seeks out places of historical significance that have been forgotten. One of his latest hunts led him to an overlooked place in Baltimore that turned out to have direct ties to America's birth. Steve Hartman has the story.
While parts of the East Coast are cleaning up after a series of vicious storms, the West Coast is battling nearly 30 wildfires amid brutal heat. Wyatt Andrews and Carter Evans report; From New York City skyscrapers to casinos, Bryan Berg can recreate almost any structure using only playing cards. CBS News correspondent Chip Reid met up with Berg on a recent project to find out why this Harvard-educated architect spends his time building houses of cards.
The historic Mount Zion AME Church in South Carolina was burned overnight. This comes just two weeks after the church shooting in Charleston. While authorities believe this latest fire was accidental, churchgoers feel suspicious. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann has more on the investigation.
Investigators are looking into the cause of Tuesday's fire at the Mt. Zion AME Church in Greeleyville, South Carolina. It is the same church burned down by KKK members 20 years ago. There have been seven fires at black churches across five states since the Charleston church mass shooting in June. Mark Strassmann reports.
The Confederate flag is no longer flying over Fort Sumter, South Carolina, where Southerners fired the first shots of the Civil War. Legislators may be ready to do the same at the statehouse, where one person faces charges after supporters and opponents of the revel flag slugged it out Monday. Every day the flag continues to fly, emotions on both sides of the issue run higher. Michelle Miller reports from Emanuel AME Church in Charleston.
Opposing groups faced off outside of the South Carolina state house over flying the Confederate flag. CBSN's Jeff Glor has more on the confrontation
Historian Janus Adams, Washington Post national reporter Wesley Lowery and former managing editor of Ebony Magazine Wendy Wilson weigh in on President Obama's eulogy, the Confederate flag and the national dialogue about race relations.
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, says it’s important to take down the Confederate flag, but many things still need to be done to repair race relations in the United States.
A woman did what many have wanted to do: She climbed a flagpole and took down the Confederate flag that flies in front of the South Carolina Statehouse. Michelle Miller reports on this act of defiance.
For a short time, the Confederate battle flag didn't fly on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse after Bree Newsome climbed the flagpole and took it down. She was subsequently arrested. The flag can only be removed by a two-thirds vote in the legislature.
The funeral for state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, the pastor of Emanuel AME Church, begins Friday morning. He and eight others were killed in last week's mass shooting at the historic black church. Hundreds of people gathered Thursday to say goodbye to victims Ethel Lance and Sharonda Coleman-Singleton. Michelle Miller reports outside the TD Arena in Charleston, where President Obama will give a eulogy for Pinckney.
Sharonda Coleman and Ethel Lance were laid to rest Thursday, more than a week after they were killed in a church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
The Charleston shooting has sparked an intense debate over the Confederate flag, and pop culture is taking note. USC marketing professor Jeetendr Sehdev joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano and Contessa Brewer to talk about the flag's removal from the "General Lee" car from TV's "Dukes of Hazzard."
The Emanuel AMC Church in Charleston, South Carolina, held Bible study Wednesday night, one week after nine were killed in the same room. Hundreds gathered after for a concert across the street to show their solidarity with the community. Michelle Miller reports from Charleston.
Emanuel AME church will open its doors for a bible study Wednesday evening, a week after the same session was targeted by alleged gunman Dylann Roof. CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller reports.
The fight over the Confederate flag has reached Capitol Hill. South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford joins CBSN with more on the fight in his state.
Newly-released dashcam video shows police arresting Dylann Roof last week. He is the white suspect accused of killing nine people at historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Jeff Pegues reports from outside the Cannon Detention Center in north Charleston, where Roof is behind bars.
Both corporations and politicians increased their opposition to the Confederate flag. The flag is one step closer to coming down from South Carolina's capitol building.; and Astronaut Scott Kelly is 88 days into a year-long mission in space aboard the International Space Station. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley talked to Kelly to find out how the mission is going so far.
Dashcam video shows the arrest of Dylann Roof, the alleged gunman in the South Carolina church massacre. CBS News correspondent Jeff Pegues explains how Roof was found and apprehended.
Both corporations and politicians increased their opposition to the Confederate flag. As Adriana Diaz reports, the flag is one step closer to coming down from South Carolina's capitol building.
Police have released dash cam video that captures Dylann Roof's arrest, as well as the 911 call that tipped off law enforcement to the mass shooting suspect's location. CBSN's Anne-Marie Green has more.
Gov. Nikki Haley says legislators should respond to the racist killings inside Emanuel AME Church in Charleston by removing a Confederate flag from outside the statehouse. Several Republican presidential candidates rushed to support the move. President Obama will travel to Charleston Friday to give a eulogy for pastor and state Sen. Clementa Pinckney. Adriana Diaz reports.
Iran says in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, "passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open."
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
More than 51 million are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal until April 30 of FISA, the controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted, refusing President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Singer and songwriter d4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murder for the death of a 14-year-old whose dismembered body was found last year in a Tesla belonging to the singer.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
More than 51 million people are under the threat of severe weather Friday evening from Texas to Wisconsin, as some are still cleaning up from tornadoes earlier in the week.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
Air New Zealand will soon offer four-hour stints in triple-decker bunk beds for long-haul flights. The carrier says they'll be the first lie-flat beds for budget air travelers.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Hint: It involves AI, and a LinkedIn economist says employers are clamoring for people to fill these roles.
NPR said the donation from Ballmer, the largest to the public radio network by a living donor, will help offset the loss of federal funding in 2025.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna told CBS News that Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego was the previously unnamed senator whom she accused of "very disturbing" conduct. Gallego has denied all wrongdoing.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
President Trump nominated a new director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday. Dr. Erica Schwartz is a former deputy surgeon general and retired Coast Guard rear admiral.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Ibogaine is used in Mexico and the Caribbean to treat depression, anxiety, addiction and brain trauma.
According to new CDC data, there were 3.6 million U.S. births in 2025, a 1% decline from 2024 and down 23% since 2007. The Trump administration has said it wants to reverse this trend.
A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath Pembroke Castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said
President Trump has welcomed Iran's announcement that, at least while the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire holds, the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" to all ships.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that while Cuba does not want military aggression from the United States, his country is prepared to fight back.
Few Republicans have been willing to distance themselves from the president as the war's end remains uncertain.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
(Warning: Spoilers ahead!) "CBS Mornings" reveals a surprising twist in Wednesday's "Survivor 50" episode that led to a historic trial council ceremony.
A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly. Variety's Jem Aswad joins CBS News with more.
Simon Helberg, known for his role as Howard in "The Big Bang Theory," talks about the new show "The Audacity." Helberg plays a developer who is creating an AI companion. He explains what drew him to the role and discusses the show's messages about humanity and technology.
Controversial influencer Clavicular said he is home from the hospital after his livestream abruptly ended on Tuesday night. CBS News' Matt Gutman reports and The Free Press' River Page has more.
Big retailers are embracing agentic commerce as a new way to shop. But you should think twice before handing over your credit card, tech experts say.
Actor Val Kilmer died last April, and yet he is starring in a new movie, made after his death. Jo Ling Kent reports on how filmmakers resurrected his voice and image by using artificial intelligence.
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.
More concerns are emerging about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model. Matt Shumer, a former AI company founder and CEO, joins CBS News with more details.
U.S. officials are warning of Iranian cyberattacks on businesses and consumers. It comes as a new FBI report shows losses from cybercrime reached nearly $21 billion last year. Ash-har Quraishi shows how hackers are using artificial intelligence, and how you can protect yourself.
Colorado State University has released its annual Atlantic hurricane forecast, predicting 13 named storms and six hurricanes may develop during the 2026 season.
Scientists have found evidence that a 300-million-year-old sea creature previously thought to be the world's oldest octopus is actually a nautilus relative.
Last month was the hottest March on record for the Lower 48 states, by the most for any month ever, federal data shows. And a forecast El Niño could heat Earth even more.
The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife says.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.
Police in Virginia say the former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax died after he shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself. Nicole Sganga reports.
Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.
New JAMA network research data shows a sharp increase in the number of people who died while in ICE detention last year. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Gregory Morgan Jr. of Temple Hills, Maryland, was charged Thursday morning with two counts of second-degree assault in the Feb. 5 incident.
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
People on the ground in the Eastern Hemisphere will be able to observe the asteroid with their own eyes, weather permitting, according to NASA.
The Artemis II astronauts flew back to the Johnson Space Center in Houston Saturday to cheers and applause from family members and hundreds of NASA workers.
The Artemis II crew's nine-day moon mission set a record for the farthest any human has ever traveled from Earth. Here's a look at the key moments.
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.
After a missing teenager is tracked to a remote Iowa farm, photos discovered on an old cellphone reveal important clues. "48 Hours" correspondent Natalie Morales investigates how law enforcement put the pieces together to figure out what happened to Jade Colvin.
Police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, inside their Virginia home and then turned the gun on himself on Thursday. Police say Cerina Fairfax recently served her husband with divorce papers. Nicole Sganga reports.
Traffic at the Strait of Hormuz continues to be hindered by Iran and the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Ami Daniel, the co-founder and CEO of Windward, joins CBS News with more details.
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida told CBS News she's urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to look into what she called "disturbing" allegations involving Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, including sexual misconduct. Gallego has denied the allegations and a spokesperson for him said in part, "these are right wing conspiracy theories being parroted by a fringe far right member of Congress."
Florida Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna joined CBS News on Thursday with allegations of misconduct linked to Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego. Politico's Nicholas Wu joins CBS News with more as Gallego denies the accusations.