Nate Burleson's wife's ties to Tulsa massacre
"CBS Mornings" co-host Nate Burleson and his wife, Atoya, go on a journey to explore her ancestral roots and the impact of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
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Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102
Only two other survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre are still alive, Hughes Van Ellis' sister, Viola Ford Fletcher, 109 and Lessie Benningfield Randle, 108.
7 sets of remains exhumed after latest search for Tulsa Massacre victims
None of the remains found thus far have been confirmed as victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Investigators make progress identifying Tulsa massacre victims, scientist says
"We get closer to figuring out who was buried in that cemetery and when," said forensic anthropologist Phoebe Stubblefield.
Body with gunshot located in search for Tulsa massacre victims
The person's race and whether the remains are those of a massacre victim are not yet known.
21 new coffins found in search for Tulsa Massacre victims
The coffins, then the remains, will be examined to see if they match reports from 1921 that the victims were males buried in plain caskets.
Exhumations to resume in bid to ID Tulsa Race Massacre victims
In 1921, over 1,000 homes were burned, hundreds were looted and a thriving business district known as Black Wall Street was destroyed.
More DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Scientists shared an update in their ongoing effort to identify victims of the 1921 attack and connect them to living descendants.
Descendants of possible Tulsa massacre victims can now give DNA to help identify remains
Researchers are examining 14 sets of remains removed from a local cemetery a year ago and have said at least two of the remains contain enough usable DNA for testing for possible identification.
DNA testing could help identify 2 victims of Tulsa Race Massacre
A search for the graves of massacre victims began in 2020 and resumed last year with nearly three dozen coffins containing remains of possible victims recovered.
Tulsa Race Massacre survivors seek justice in what could be their last chance
Survivors and descendants are suing Tulsa for reparations.
More human remains found in search for Tulsa race massacre victims
In1921, a White mob descended on the Black section of Tulsa and burned over 1,000 homes and destroyed its thriving business district.
Special Report: Biden marks Tulsa Race Massacre anniversary
President Biden marked the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the deadliest in U.S. history, when a White mob in 1921 murdered hundreds of African Americans and destroyed the area known as Black Wall Street. Mr. Biden also unveiled plans to help communities of color throughout the U.S. "CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell anchors this CBS News Special Report from Washington with CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Karlos Hill, a professor at the University of Oklahoma and a board member for the Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission.
"Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy"
It's been 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, a two-day attack on Black Americans in the thriving business district of Greenwood. Hear from survivors, descendants of victims and thought leaders in the CBS News special "Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy," anchored by "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
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Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
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Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
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Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
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5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.
Bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices — again
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Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
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Trump Media asks lawmakers to investigate "unlawful trading activity"
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House speaker calls for Columbia president's resignation amid protests
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Rep. Donald Payne Jr., 6-term New Jersey Democrat, dies at 65
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Biden signs foreign aid bill, clearing the way for new weapons for Ukraine
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Doctors perform first combined heart pump and pig kidney transplant
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Chocolate milk can stay in school lunch program, Biden administration decides
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UnitedHealth paid ransom after massive Change Healthcare cyberattack
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Pope Francis says "a negotiated peace is better than a war without end"
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Biden meets 4-year-old who was held hostage by Hamas
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Beyoncé sends 2-year-old Philippines boy flowers after viral video
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National security concerns over microchips
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Plastic pollution treaty negotiations
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Biden's climate change policies
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Are dating apps making it easier for scams?
All this week, CBS News has been investigating online romance scams. In this final installment, Jim Axelrod looks at what law enforcement and lawmakers can do -- but also why it's important for the online dating industry to police itself.
5th person charged in killing of 2 Kansas moms, officials say
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Florida man gets 4 years in prison for laundering romance scam proceeds
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