General Lee statue can be removed, Virginia Supreme Court rules
The nationally recognized statue became the epicenter of a protest movement in Virginia after George Floyd's death.
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Seven Black men executed for 1951 rape granted posthumous pardons
The case attracted pleas for mercy and in recent years has been denounced as an example of racial disparity in the use of the death penalty.
Nonprofit sues white nationalist leaders
Amy Spitalnick, the executive director of Integrity First for America, joined CBSN to discuss the lawsuit her group has filed against white nationalist leaders responsible for the violent attacks in Charlottesville, Virginia in 2017.
Virginia governor says he'll let New Yorkers decide Cuomo's fate
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, host Major Garrett talked with Governor Ralph Northam about topics ranging from COVID to fellow Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Woman's body found, believed to be missing UVA lecturer
Authorities didn't say whether foul play was suspected or where exactly the body was found in relation to the wrecked vehicle.
Biden and Trump hold dueling events
President Joe Biden and former President Trump both made public appearances over the weekend. The president campaigned for Terry McAuliffe in Virginia, while Mr. Trump spoke at a rally hosted by Turning Point USA in Arizona. CBSN political contributor and Washington Post White House reporter Sean Sullivan explains the impact of both events for the Democratic and Republican parties.
Nature: Assateague Island
"Sunday Morning" takes us among the wild horses of Assateague Island National Seashore off the Maryland and Virginia coast. Videographer: Michael Clark.
Biden hits campaign trail with Terry McAuliffe in Virginia
The president hit the campaign trail for the first time for a 2021 race, in hopes of helping Terry McAuliffe win a second term as governor.
2 Confederate statues removed in Virginia
Two statues of Confederate generals were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, over the weekend. One of them, the Robert E. Lee statue, was at the center of a violent white supremacist rally nearly four years ago.
Charlottesville removes Confederate statues
Hundreds of people cheered as crews hoisted the statues of Confederate figures Robert E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson away on flatbed trucks Saturday, nearly four years after a deadly right-wing rally, organized in part to push back on efforts to remove the Lee statue. Charlottesville, Virginia Mayor Nikuyah Walker joins CBSN to discuss the removal.
Charlottesville removes two Confederate statues
Statues of two Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. In 2017, the statues were the backdrop of the "Unite the Right" rally that left one person dead. Christina Ruffini reports.
Charlottesville removes Confederate statues
The city of Charlottesville, Virginia has taken down the statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The Charlottesville City Council also voted to take down the city's Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue. Activist Zyahna Bryant joins CBSN with more.
Statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee taken down in Charlottesville
The monument became a rallying cry for white supremacists and other racist groups, culminating in the deadly 2017 "Unite the Right" rally.
Gavin Grimm on Supreme Court victory
The U.S. Supreme Court opted not to hear a Virginia school district's legal challenge over transgender bathroom access, giving a win to the student behind the case, Gavin Grimm. Grimm joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with his reaction to the decision.
Virginia governor signs probation reform bill alongside Meek Mill
"I'll make sure I'll be able to deliver and close every bridge I can to help fix the system because I was affected by that," Meek Mill said Thursday.
Ex GOP-Rep. Barbara Comstock: "Stop fearing" Trump
In an op-ed in The New York Times, former Virginia Congresswoman Barbara Comstock calls on fellow Republicans to stop worrying about former President Trump and approve a commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Comstock spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about her push for the riot investigation, and the direction she thinks the Republican Party is headed.
Virginia governor's race shapes up
Former Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe is a step closer to getting his old job back after winning the Democratic nomination. Richmond Times-Dispatch politics columnist Jeff Schapiro spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what kind of candidate McAuliffe is, what to expect from his opponent, Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin, and what the Virginia governor's race has historically said about national politics.
McAuliffe projected to win Democratic nod for Virginia governor
Historically, the party in charge of the White House loses Virginia's governor's race in the following year, but McAuliffe beat that streak in 2013 during his first term as governor.
Charlottesville votes to remove 2 Confederate statues
The initial attempt to remove the statue of a Robert E. Lee monument prompted a rally in 2017 that turned deadly.
Virginia governor's race heats up
Voters in Virginia head to the polls next week to decide which Democratic candidate will win the party's nomination in the state's gubernatorial race. CBS News political associate producer Aaron Navarro has been covering the race. He spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about what to expect and what this race could tell us about the 2022 midterms and beyond.
Virginia candidate talks gubernatorial race
Virginia voters will head to the polls Tuesday to choose the Democratic nominee in the state's gubernatorial primary. State Senator Jennifer McClellan, one of the candidates, joins CBSN AM to talk about her ideas.
Lee Carter on his campaign for Virginia governor
In Virginia's Democratic gubernatorial primary election on Tuesday, five candidates are competing to challenge Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin in the race to succeed Governor Ralph Northam. One of the candidates, Virginia Delegate Lee Carter, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss some of his progressive policy proposals, including a plan to use newly legalized cannabis sales to fund reparations for Black and indigenous communities, and why he wants to "own the label" as a self-proclaimed socialist.
Brood X cicadas emerge
Billions of Brood X cicadas are emerging across the East Coast after spending 17 years underground. While some see the insects as a noisy nuisance, others are fully embracing their visit. Chip Reid reports.
McAuliffe embraces Biden in bid for second term as Virginia governor
McAuliffe, hoping to win a nonconsecutive second term as Virginia governor in 2022, faces a crowded Democratic primary on June 8.
Biden delivers Memorial Day address
President Biden said how America honors the memory of its fallen service members "will determine whether democracy will long endure" in a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery. Watch his remarks.
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6 more U.S. deaths, vague threat from Trump as Iran war nears 2-week mark
The U.S. military says six service members were killed in a plane crash in Iraq, as Iran's continued attacks on Gulf states keep oil prices high.
Temple Israel rabbi and staff say security training help save lives in attack
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Judge quashes subpoenas sent to Fed in DOJ criminal probe
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
All 6 crew members killed in crash of U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Suspect in synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
Old Dominion shooting suspect was previously imprisoned for trying to support ISIS
The suspect, who was killed following the shooting, had previously been imprisoned for several years for trying to support ISIS, the FBI said.
Military exercises in Alaska, Greenland test forces on operating in Arctic conditions
The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.
Cuba's leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms talks with U.S. underway
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials recently held conversations with the U.S. government.
These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
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Judge quashes subpoenas sent to Fed in DOJ criminal probe
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Military exercises in Alaska, Greenland test forces on operating in Arctic conditions
The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.
Temple Israel rabbi and staff say security training help save lives in attack
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 15)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
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These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Toyota recalls 550,000 Highlander SUVs because seats may fail to lock
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought
GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.
U.S. launches new investigations into 60 countries as it fights to restore tariffs
The Trump administration has launched investigations into dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, flexing a law that lets the federal government impose tariffs.
Trump administration allows purchase of Russian oil already at sea
The U.S. is temporarily allowing the purchase of Russian oil that's already at sea, in the Trump administration's latest move to loosen sanctions on Russia's oil industry as the world grapples with high oil prices.
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Trump posts renderings showing Kennedy Center exterior after planned renovation
The Kennedy Center is set to close for two years on July 4.
Judge quashes subpoenas sent to Fed in DOJ criminal probe
A federal judge has quashed a pair of grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board as part of a criminal probe by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's office.
Military exercises in Alaska, Greenland test forces on operating in Arctic conditions
The U.S. military participated in a multi-national exercise in Alaska and Greenland in the austere conditions that officials say military forces need to train in more regularly for the future.
These 2 bills would erase income taxes for millions of Americans
Two Democratic lawmakers are proposing tax reforms that would eliminate federal income taxes for millions of Americans.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to try to restrain Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation hat would keep the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Trump's stated goal of a "takeover" of the Caribbean country.
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Millions of Americans skip meals, stretch medication to afford health care
Even people with six-figure incomes are making financial sacrifices to pay for medical care, a new study finds.
Disease once linked to mining hits workers in countertops industry
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair.
"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
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There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
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Latin American drug kingpin wanted by U.S. is arrested in Bolivia
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
Tourists, expats detained in UAE over content showing Iran war impacts
The head of an advocacy group said 21 people were facing charges under the UAE's cybercrime laws as of Thursday, including a 60-year-old British tourist.
Iran says major U.S. tech firms now among its targets in the Middle East
Suspected Iranian cyber and drone attacks are already impacting U.S. tech companies, and Iran says a list of American firms are now on its target list.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to try to restrain Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation hat would keep the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Trump's stated goal of a "takeover" of the Caribbean country.
Hegseth says "no clear evidence" Iran is placing new mines in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
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Texas prepares for SXSW 2026
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with the latest details on preparations for SXSW 2026.
2026 Oscar winner predictions
The 98th annual Academy Awards will be held on Sunday. With 10 films nominated for the night's biggest honor, best picture, an expert says there are only two major contenders. Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner previews Hollywood's big night.
James Blake on new album, leaving his label
Grammy-winning artist James Blake speaks about making his first solo album as an independent artist. He talks to Anthony Mason about why he decided to leave his record label, what it's like to work with some of the world's biggest musicians and the passion behind his music.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best actress nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Misty Copeland fires back at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera comments
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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3 teens took part in a weeklong experiment to curb screen time. It worked.
For one week, three New Jersey high schoolers agreed not to take their phones to bed, and to try different tools to reduce screen time.
How Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute escalated
The Trump administration has blacklisted AI giant Anthropic, labeling it a supply chain risk. The company has sued in response. New York Times tech reporter Sheera Frenkel joins CBS News to break down the feud.
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.
Memory chip shortage could raise tech prices
An explosion in artificial intelligence data centers and cloud computing is shrinking the supply of memory chips, which is having a major impact on the price consumers pay for everyday tech. CNET editor-in-chief David Katzmaier joins CBS News to discuss.
What is XMoney, Elon Musk's new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk said his long-planned payments platform, dubbed XMoney, is set to launch for select users. Here's what to know.
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
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U.S. on high alert after attacks in MI, VA
Attacks at Old Dominion University in Virginia and Temple Israel in Michigan on Thursday may be linked to terrorism as the U.S. grapples with war in the Middle East. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Latin American drug kingpin wanted by U.S. is arrested in Bolivia
Notorious Latin American narco trafficker Sebastian Marset, who eluded police for years, was handed over to U.S. authorities after his arrest Friday in Bolivia.
Temple Israel rabbi on synagogue attack
Rabbi Jen Lader is reacting to the attack at the Temple Israel synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Lader joined CBS News 24/76 with more details.
Latest news on synagogue attack suspect
The Michigan synagogue attack suspect had recently lost family members during an airstrike in Lebanon, a source tells CBS News. Ash-har Quraishi reports on the latest confirmed information about the Temple Israel attack.
Artists petition halt to Texas execution
Musician and activist Fat Joe is joining Killer Mike, Young Thug and other artists as they seek a halt to James Broadnax's execution in Texas. Broadnax's music lyrics were used during his sentencing.
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NASA targets April 1 for moon mission launch
NASA's huge Space Launch System rocket has been repaired and is ready for rollout back to the launch pad next week.
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite re-enters Earth's atmosphere after 14 years in space
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
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U.S. on high alert after attacks in MI, VA
Attacks at Old Dominion University in Virginia and Temple Israel in Michigan on Thursday may be linked to terrorism as the U.S. grapples with war in the Middle East. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Cuba says talks with the U.S. are underway
Cuban leaders say talks with the U.S. are underway as President Trump continues to allude to a change in the island's leadership. CBS News Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.
Key details on Day 14 of Iran war
The U.S. signaled more strikes against Iran on Friday as early details emerge about the deaths of six service members in Iraq. CBS News' Matt Gutman and Weijia Jiang report.
Iran displays strength on Day 14 of war
Pro-regime Iranians took to the streets in Tehran as the U.S. signaled escalated strikes in the region on Friday. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has more insight.
Temple Israel rabbi on synagogue attack
Rabbi Jen Lader is reacting to the attack at the Temple Israel synagogue and school in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Lader joined CBS News 24/76 with more details.