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Missouri slave cabin
In Sedalia, Missouri, a white woman built a slave cabin in an effort to start a conversation about race. The controversial move didn't exactly go over well. Steve Hartman went On the Road to find out what happened next.
Report: St. Louis journalist fired
A St. Louis journalist, Bobby Hughes, has been reportedly fired after posting an insensitive joke on Facebook about Michael Brown Jr.'s mother. Brown was shot to death in 2014.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the January 16, 2016 edition.
Four Americans, including Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, were released in a landmark prisoner swap with Iran Saturday; after five months of waiting, panda lovers finally got to see Bei Bei the baby panda up close and in person Saturday
For the first time in over two decades Friday, the NFL's Rams officially called Los Angeles home -- but they may soon have company
For the first time in over two decades Friday, the NFL's Rams officially called Los Angeles home -- but they may soon have company. Jericka Duncan reports on the continuing saga of three nomadic football teams.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the January 13, 2016 edition
They probably aren't going to win, but that isn't stopping millions from standing in line for their chance at the record-breaking Powerball jackpot; All eyes will be on the Powerball Wednesday night as the numbers are drawn for the $1.5 billion jackpot.
Flood warnings are in effect from north of St. Louis to Memphis, Tennessee, as the Mississippi River continues to flood its banks
Flood warnings are in effect from north of St. Louis to Memphis, Tennessee, as the Mississippi River continues to flood its banks. David Begnaud reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 31, 2015 edition
New Year's Eve celebrations went on as planned in Dubai despite a ferocious fire raging at a 63-floor hotel not far from where fireworks were being shot off; for five-and-a-half months, CBS News followed a group of high school dropouts through a unique program run by the National Guard, called the Challenge Academy
People in Missouri will finally see water from the Mississippi River start to recede following some of the worst flooding since the historic floods of 1993
People in Missouri will finally see water from the Mississippi River start to recede following some of the worst flooding since the historic floods of 1993. The extreme flooding has killed at least 12 people in Missouri alone. David Begnaud is there with more.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 30, 2015 edition
Following months of accusations, Bill Cosby was arraigned on sex assault charges Wednesday; a decade ago, two little girls started a program called "ThanksUSA" offering scholarships to the spouses and children of soldiers fighting the War on Terror
Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault, historic flooding along the Mississippi River, and more of the stories you're clicking on
Bill Cosby charged with sexual assault, historic flooding along the Mississippi River, and more of the stories you're clicking on.
Floodwaters continue to inundate communities in the St. Louis area in the worst flooding since 1993
Floodwaters continue to inundate communities in the St. Louis area in the worst flooding since 1993. Dozens of homes have already been lost to the deadly Mississippi River flood -- and even more are in harm's way. Anna Werner reports.
"Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother arrested in Mexico, Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald pleads not guilty, and more stories you're clicking on
"Affluenza" teen Ethan Couch and his mother arrested in Mexico, Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald pleads not guilty, and more stories you're clicking on.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the December 29, 2015 edition.
Nearly 800 flights were either delayed or canceled Tuesday, a day after severe weather forced the cancellation of nearly 1,400 flights; just four percent of classical American symphony musicians are black; but that's not for lack of talent
There is growing fear in a suburban St. Louis community over a local landfill containing nuclear waste left over from the Cold War
There is growing fear in a suburban St. Louis community over a local landfill containing nuclear waste left over from the Cold War. The radioactive material was dumped there illegally in the 1970s. There's also a "hot spot" burning underground in a second landfill, just three football fields away. Vinita Nair reports from the West Lake landfill in Bridgeton, Missouri.
St. Louis is pulling out all the stops to mark the 50th anniversary of the Gateway Arch
St. Louis is pulling out all the stops to mark the 50th anniversary of the Gateway Arch. The towering structure that looms over the city honors St. Louis' historic role as the gateway for American settlers heading West. Charles Osgood reports.
Since October 8, six church fires have been set in the St. Louis area, near Ferguson, all within a five-mile radius
A reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of a suspected arsonist targeting churches in predominately black neighborhoods in Missouri. Since October 8, six church fires have been set in the St. Louis area, near Ferguson, all within a five-mile radius. Adriana Diaz reports.
The ATF believes a string of fires at predominantly black churches in St. Louis is "meant to send a message"
The ATF believes a string of fires at predominantly black churches in St. Louis is "meant to send a message." CBS News justice reporter Paula Reid discussed the investigation with CBSN.
Residents of North County, near St. Louis, are joining a class action lawsuit over the high rate of cancer in their towns which they say is related to radioactive waste in topsoil samples
Residents of North County, near St. Louis, are joining a class action lawsuit over the high rate of cancer in their towns which they say is related to radioactive waste in topsoil samples. Vinita Nair has the story.
It sees just four flights a week and has faced years of financial losses
An airport built with dreams of becoming one of the nation's busiest is sitting almost empty. Mid-America Airport outside St. Louis cost hundreds of millions to construct, but today it sees just four flights a week and has faced years of financial losses. Management is hoping new service to Las Vegas will attract more passengers. Dean Reynolds reports from the airport in Mascoutah, Illinois.
21-year-old De’Eris Brown has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 9-year-old Jamyla Bolden in St. Louis
21-year-old De’Eris Brown has been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of 9-year-old Jamyla Bolden in St. Louis.
Protests have erupted in St. Louis after a police officer shot and killed an armed suspect while searching a home
Protests have erupted in St. Louis after a police officer shot and killed an armed suspect while searching a home. CBSN's Contessa Brewer has the latest on the shooting.
St. Louis getting its first Black female mayor
Tishaura Jones will take over a city with a soaring homicide rate. Her victory speech focused largely on overcoming racism and bigotry.
Demonstrators who hopped a barricade to rally in front of the St. Louis courthouse have been arrested the day after anniversary protests for the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown
Demonstrators who hopped a barricade to rally in front of the St. Louis courthouse have been arrested the day after anniversary protests for the shooting of unarmed teen Michael Brown. CBSN's Anne-Marie Greene talks to protester Mike Angell, who was at the rally.
Second disturbance in two months hits downtown St. Louis jail
Inmates set fires, broke windows and tossed items out. They're upset about conditions inside and COVID-19, including court dates delayed by the pandemic.
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See how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions earmarked for hungry kids
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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Senate to vote on dueling health care bills with price hikes on the horizon
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
Severe flooding in Pacific Northwest triggers rescues, road closures
Heavy rain has triggered flooding, rescues and road closures in Washington state, with Gov. Bob Ferguson declaring a statewide emergency.
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Erika Kirk's message to people who celebrated husband's death
Erika Kirk has a message for people who sought to justify the assassination of her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Waymo recalls more than 3,000 vehicles due to faulty software
NHTSA said faulty software may cause Waymo vehicles to pass a stopped school bus even when its red lights are flashing or its stop arm is extended.
Justice Department moves to drop charges in international soccer corruption case
Federal prosecutors in New York moved to drop charges against former Fox employee Hernan Lopez and Full Play Group, an Argentine sports media rights company.
Lottery jackpots are getting bigger and harder to win. See data on the top prizes.
Here are the top 20 largest Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots in history, and the odds of winning them.
Fed lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in third straight cut
The Federal Reserve is grappling with economic issues including higher inflation and a slowing labor market.
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MyPillow's Mike Lindell announces he's running for Minnesota governor
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell has announced he will run for Minnesota governor as a Republican against incumbent Gov. Tim Walz.
Federal judge orders Abrego Garcia's immediate release from ICE custody
A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia's immediate release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Live
Senate to vote on dueling health care bills with price hikes on the horizon
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on competing measures to lower health care costs, but both parties' bills are expected to fail. Follow live updates here.
Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files were "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a release by next week.
Marjorie Taylor Greene calls Trump's attacks on her a "very poor reflection on him"
The conservative firebrand, who is retiring from Congress early, and the president are engaged in bitter falling-out.
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Botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart products includes 51 babies in 19 states
Health officials say an infant botulism outbreak tied to ByHeart baby formula has been expanded to include all illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Extended interview: Dr. Rochelle Walensky
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook speaks at length with former CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky about the hepatitis B vaccine and last week's vote by the CDC's vaccine advisory panel to change the recommendation for when children should get their first dose of the vaccine.
Nursing home chain avoids settlement payouts after bankruptcy filing
Genesis HealthCare's bankruptcy case in Dallas will allow the nursing home chain to avoid paying millions of dollars it promised for residents who were injured or died while in its care.
Nuts sold at Wegmans stores in 9 states recalled over salmonella risk
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
Details on CDC Hepatitis B vaccine decision
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel on Friday voted to not recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine for everyone at birth, alarming many in the medical community. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what to know about the decision and its potential impact.
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Inside the secret mission to get Nobel Peace Prize winner out of Venezuela
An American special forces veteran led the operation to get María Corina Machado out of Venezuela: "The first Nobel Prize winner that we've ever rescued."
More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Nobel laureate María Corina Machado makes first public appearance in 11 months
María Corina Machado had been in hiding in Venezuela since January, when she was briefly detained after joining supporters in a protest in Caracas.
What we know about The Skipper, the oil tanker seized by the U.S. near Venezuela
The U.S. seized a 20-year-old oil tanker called The Skipper off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, three sources told CBS News. Here's what we know about the boat and the operation.
U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. has seized an oil tanker, which Attorney General Pam Bondi said has been "used to transport sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran."
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"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Sombr talks about writing breakout hits
Singer-songwriter Sombr is up for Best New Artist of the Year at the Grammy Awards. He was the only writer on his debut album, "I Barely Know Her." He spoke to Anthony Mason about where his journey began and his whirlwind year.
Carly Pearce on new music
Grammy-winning country music superstar Carly Pearce joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her highly-anticipated fifth studio album, fans relating to the lyrics in her music and being vulnerable.
Joe Bonamassa album pays tribute to B.B. King
Five-time Grammy Award winner Joe Bonamassa may already hold the record for the most No. 1 albums on the Billboard blues albums chart with 29, but he has no plans to stop anytime soon. His upcoming album is a tribute to B.B. King and includes tracks from artists like Aloe Blacc and Eric Clapton. "CBS Mornings" gets a behind-the-scenes look.
Sophie Kinsella, author of bestselling "Shopaholic" novels, dies at 55
Sophie Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, was diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer in 2022.
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Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI under new licensing agreement
Disney said on Thursday it will make a $1 billion equity investment in OpenAI under a new partnership with the Sora and ChatGPT developer.
Australia's new social media ban started with a mom saying, "Do something!"
With the world's first social media ban for children and teenagers under 16 now in effect in Australia, its initial political architect reveals it was personally inspired by his wife, for their four children.
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.
How one couple sparked a global movement for a smartphone-free childhood
For thousands of parents in 39 countries, including the U.S., the goal is simple: More time outdoors, and a childhood lived offline as much as possible.
Australian teens challenge social media ban
Australia began enforcing a social media ban for kids under the age of 16. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
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Fossil footprints in Bolivia reveal dinosaurs' awkward attempts to swim
Paleontologists have discovered and documented 16,600 footprints left by theropods, the dinosaur group that includes the Tyrannosaurus rex.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Sick ants invite self-sacrifice to save colony: "Come and kill me"
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
Mystery owner of ancient foot found in Africa identified, scientists say
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
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More than 600 British Empire artifacts stolen from U.K. museum
Police said they wanted to talk to four unidentified men, all wearing caps or hoodies, seen in the CCTV images carrying bags in the early hours.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect due in court as judge weighs media access
Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder in the Sept. 10 shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They plan to seek the death penalty.
Exclusive
See how Minnesota fraudsters spent millions earmarked for hungry kids
Documents and images show luxury purchases and wire transfers to China and East Africa.
U.S. arrests plummet 25% since onset of the pandemic, analysis finds
Arrests across the U.S. have dropped by 25% compared to the onset of the pandemic in 2019, an analysis by the Council on Criminal Justice released Tuesday found.
NYPD warns of rise in 3D-printed ghost guns
Officials warn that more unserialized, untraceable ghost guns found on New York City's streets could soon spread to other areas across the U.S. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Space
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NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
Black hole spotted blasting winds at 130 million miles per hour
The European Space Agency said that the black hole inside the spiral galaxy NGC 3783 has the mass of 30 million suns.
3-man crew undocks from space station, wrapping up 8-month stay
Russian Soyuz crews are now spending eight months aboard the space station instead of six to stretch supplies and lower costs.
"Space gum" discovered in asteroid Bennu samples, NASA reveals
Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.
Air Force approves SpaceX launch pad expansion
The U.S. Air Force has approved SpaceX's plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports.
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Clock ticking on health insurance subsidies
The Senate is preparing to vote on dueling proposals to mitigate the impact of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expiring. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
Tensions flare as U.S. intercepts oil tanker
The Nicolás Maduro regime is reacting to a U.S. operation near Venezuela targeting an oil tanker. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Natalie Brand report.
"Waiting to Exhale" stars on 30th anniversary
The iconic movie "Waiting to Exhale," starring Angela Bassett, Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon premiered 30 years ago this month. The film, which had an all Black cast and focused on female empowerment, was a box office hit. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King spoke with the stars of the film about the movie and what Houston would think.
Abrego Garcia's immediate release ordered
A Maryland judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately release Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody. Abrego Garcia was wrongfully deported to El Salvador and was later detained for potential deportation to another country. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Ex-consumer officials warn of safety risks
Following the death of her daughter, a mother turned her grief into action to help make button batteries harder for kids to access - but the law that passed didn't apply to toys. She tried to get the Consumer Product Safety Commission to apply the standard to toys, but the effort stalled over the summer. The agency has lost key leadership and staff, and now two former CPSC commissioners are issuing warnings to consumers.