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Michael Brown's father asked for peace and calm in Ferguson for the day he will bury his son. Trayvon Martin's parents are also to attend the funeral service. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
In Florida, protesters are demanding the repeal of the "Stand Your Ground" law, which has come under scrutiny after the shooting deaths of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis. Mark Strassmann sat down with the mothers of those teenagers for their first TV interview together.
Oakland-based activist Alicia Garza coined the phrase "Black Lives Matter" in 2013, the day George Zimmerman was found not guilty of murdering 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Soon a hashtag was created, and a movement was born. Garza talks with journalist Mark Whitaker about her new book, "The Purpose of Power," and her education in activism; the inequities of America's criminal justice system; and why social change is built not on social media hashtags but on people.
County commissioners said they recognize "all that his legacy could have been, and would like to honor the life and memory of Trayvon Benjamin Martin."
"I tried to hold it in on set but after watching these back I cried so much. The strength and the character both of these parents have is beyond me," Osaka said.
From murals to portraits to photographs, a new wave of protest art is emerging across the country. Anthony Mason spoke to artists Nikkolas Smith and Georgie Nakima who are trying to awaken the social consciousness and seek solidarity through creativity.
Since her son's death, Sybrina Fulton has become one of the nation's prominent voices against gun violence.
The mother of Trayvon Martin says she is running for Miami-Dade County Commissioner. Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for the District 1 seat Monday afternoon. Fulton says since her son's death, she has advocated to make South Florida communities safer. She also co-founded the Miami Gardens-based Trayvon Martin Foundation following her son's deadly encounter with George Zimmerman in 2012.
Zimmerman accused the candidates of "maliciously publishing false and misleading" tweets about his shooting of Trayvon Martin to "garner votes in the black community."
Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.
Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted in Martin's 2012 shooting death, claims that the case relied on false evidence and "malicious prosecution."
A "48 Hours" special on the aftermath of the deadly police shootings in Dallas -- what will it take for America to heal?
With Rep. Lucy McBath, it's clear: Public service began with her private anguish
High school student Rooha Haghar tweeted: "our principal signaled for my mic to be turned off as soon as i said 'trayvon martin and tamir rice' and played it off as a technical difficulty. pathetic."
Sybrina Fulton will launch her campaign for Miami-Dade County Commissioner on Monday and is advocating to make South Florida communities safer
DeSantis is using Gillum's links to the group, Dream Defenders, to portray him as anti-police, anti-Israel and anti-American
Two and a half years before Ferguson, the shooting death of Trayvon Martin was a call to action for many people. The unarmed 17-year-old was shot and killed in 2012 by George Zimmerman, who claimed he was attacked and fired in self-defense. Now Trayvon Martin's parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, have teamed up with Jay-Z on the new six-part docuseries called "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story." It chronicles Trayvon's death and the protest movement that emerged afterward. Gayle King spoke with Sybrina Fulton about Trayvon's death and the launch of a movement.
It's been six years since 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by George Zimmerman
Trayvon Martin's father, Tracy, and filmmakers Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason joined CBSN to talk about "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story." The six-part documentary series looks into the events that unfolded following the shooting death of unarmed teen Trayvon Martin.
A new documentary series, "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story," traces the repercussions of the 2012 shooting, the rise of Black Lives Matter and its backlash
The police shooting of unarmed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin created a national outcry. It led to the Black Lives Matter movement and the backlash against it. A new documentary series, "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story," tracks the long-lasting consequences of that night. Trayvon Martin's father, Tracy Martin, along with filmmakers Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason, join "CBS This Morning" to discuss how so much has changed in the nation since then, but so much has remained the same. "Rest in Power" premieres Monday, July 30 on Paramount Network and BET.
The Florida man acquitted in the death of Trayvon Martin has been charged with misdemeanor stalking after allegedly threatening and harassing a private investigator last year, according to Seminole County officials. He's accused of stalking the private investigator, Dennis Warren, in December 2017. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more.
Private investigator was working with a production company on a documentary about the 2012 death of Trayvon Martin
Reactions to George Zimmerman being found not guilty with Ben Jealous, Michael Eric Dyson, Daryl Parks and Mark Strassmann. Then the latest on immigration reform with Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Penn., and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. Plus Peggy Noonan, Bobby Ghosh, John Harris and David Sanger.
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Gwen Ifill, Susan Page, David Ignatius, Gerald Seib, Michael Scherer and John Dickerson appear on the July 21st edition of "Face the Nation."
Two people who survived a U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
When Francine the cat went missing from her Richmond, Virginia, store, employees determined she must have wandered onto a freight truck bound for a distribution center 85 miles away in North Carolina.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
"It's very discouraging," said one young job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Federal regulators are investigating multiple Texas incidents in which the robotaxis drove around stopped school buses.
President Trump's claims of a historic multitrillion-dollar investment surge don't match federal data or the administration's own numbers.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
The officials in a joint statement said they made progress on creating a security framework for postwar Ukraine and are urging Russia to commit to peace.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The final report this week from the special inspector general for Afghanistan identified $26 billion in waste, fraud, and abuse in U.S. reconstruction spending in Afghanistan since 2009.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
President Trump has led the charge to create more GOP-friendly congressional districts in the 2026 midterm elections.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A clinical study into weight loss drugs for pets just launched, with results from the trial expected by next summer.
The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.
The former officials said the FDA's plans to revamp how certain life-saving vaccines are handled would "disadvantage the people the FDA exists to protect, including millions of Americans at high risk from serious infections."
Maria Corina Machado has been living in hiding in Venezuela since the 2024 presidential election.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
Four protesters have been arrested after splattering food on the case of a diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Eleven exclusive 2026 Golden Globes categories will be revealed Monday at 8:30 a.m. ET, only on "CBS Mornings."
The New York Times bestselling author returns to the village of Mitford in her 15th novel featuring Father Tim Kavanagh.
Waymo has released new data showing its robotaxis were involved in 91% fewer serious crashes when compared to human drivers. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook rode along in a Waymo with Politico economic policy reporter Yasmin Khorram to unpack the report.
European regulators said X breached transparency rules under the Digital Services Act, a sweeping EU law intended to protect internet users.
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.
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ranked among Google's top search trends this year.
Leaders in the robotics industry say that to strengthen AI, companies also need a plan for robots. The White House appears to be listening. Yasmin Khorram, economic policy reporter for Politico, joins CBS News to discuss her article on the topic.
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.
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.
Ant colonies act as one "super-organism" which works to ensure the survival of all, according to a team of scientists.
The discovery could cast some doubt on the status of Lucy's species as the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens.
Wolf DNA seems to have influenced the size, smelling power and even personality of modern dog breeds, scientists said.
Over a dozen people were wounded and taken to the hospital, the South African Police Services said in a statement.
The man accused of planting two pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot is facing two federal charges. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Officials in Louisiana say one of two inmates accused of violent crimes was recaptured after an audacious escape.
A judge ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in 2021 remain behind bars. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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.
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.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
The new space station crew includes American Chris Williams, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy and is a board-certified medical physicist at Harvard Medical School.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
A retrospective look at the actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Institute.
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.
Join "48 Hours" correspondents Anne-Marie Green and Peter Van Sant, who speak with journalist Sheila Flynn about the murder of Kristil Krug, a Colorado mother of three. They explore the threatening messages Kristil received for months before her death by an alleged stalker.
A recent KFF poll revealed that one in eight adults in the U.S. is currently taking a GLP-1 weight loss drug. As more people start using them, some are talking about the unexpected side effects, including muscle loss and weakness. Senior Vox correspondent Dylan Scott joins CBS News to share what patients told him.
Dozens of Black Friday shoppers fleeing from a San Jose, California, mall after a shooting found shelter in a nearby house. The homeowners, Martin and Irene Garcia, join CBS News to recount the experience.
Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva of Arizona said Friday she was pepper-sprayed by ICE during a raid at a Tucson restaurant. A Homeland Security spokesperson denied Grijalva's account.
For the first time in NFL history, there are five divisions being led by just one game or less. Charlotte Carroll, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to unpack Week 14 of the football season.