Sheila Michaels, Who Popularized 'Ms.' For Women, Dies At 78
Sheila Michaels, a feminist and civil-rights activist in the 1960s who has been credited with popularizing the courtesy title "Ms.," has died.
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Sheila Michaels, a feminist and civil-rights activist in the 1960s who has been credited with popularizing the courtesy title "Ms.," has died.
Throngs of people converged in the city of Selma, Alabama, for the annual re-enactment of a key event in the civil rights movement. Sunday marked the 52nd anniversary of the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
A federal judge has ordered a civil trial of the Texas prison system and its leadership in a civil rights lawsuit arising from the heat-related death of an inmate.
President-elect Donald Trump railed against civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, in two tweets Saturday morning, following the congressman's plans to boycott next week's inauguration.
New Jersey has filed a civil rights lawsuit against Rent-A-Center, saying the Texas-based national retailer tolerated racial slurs allegedly made by an assistant manager at two company stores and requesting the company submit to monitoring by a New Jersey civil rights office.
The planned Women's March on Washington was meant to send a message to the new administration on the day after the inauguration, but officials say they aren't the only group seeking space on the National Mall that day.
The lawyer for a 78-year-old Texas man shot twice with a stun gun by a police officer during a traffic stop two years ago has reportedly reached an out-of-court settlement with the city.
A federal judge has dismissed — at least for now — a lawsuit filed by a black woman who sued Texas' capital city after being thrown to the ground by a white police officer during a traffic stop last year.
As Americans debate the expanding campaign to legalize marijuana, two of the nation's most prominent human rights organizations are urging a far bolder step -- the decriminalization of possession and personal use of all illicit drugs.
A civil rights-era Texas basketball team is among the recipients of Harvard University's 2016 W.E.B. Du Bois medals.
From a Civil War battlefield where Hispanic Union soldiers fought to birthplaces of civil rights leaders, sites linked to the nation's struggle for racial equality are overlooked, neglected and absent from travel guides.
A judge signed off on an agreement settling an ownership dispute that had essentially pitted the slain civil rights leader's two sons against their sister.
An appeals court has dealt the strongest blow yet to Texas' strict voter ID law, ruling that it violates federal protections against discrimination at the ballot box and must be reshaped before November.
The civil rights advocate said at a Friday news conference in Chicago that the shootings do not reflect "our struggle for justice whatsoever."
Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin-based private equity firm.
The Denton City Council has renounced an unenforced 1933 deed requirement at a city cemetery that limited burial plots to white people.
A new book is shedding light on the secret friendship between boxing great Muhammad Ali and civil rights leader Malcolm X.
Marilyn Lucille Baker was born before women could vote. She grew up in a world with segregated schools and stores and saw people protest when those boundaries were challenged.
Fort Worth is in a group of six U.S. cities that will participate in a federal pilot program aimed at reducing racial bias and improving ties between law enforcement and communities.
They are marching back in history to mark a major milestone. Students from Southern Methodist University loaded into buses Friday and set off -- bound for Selma, Alabama.
The Equal Justice Initiative, a Montgomery, Alabama-based civil rights organization, released a report Tuesday documenting the history of lynchings and racial terror acts in America.
The Supreme Court appeared to be sharply divided on Wednesday in their debate over a decades-old strategy for fighting discrimination in housing.
A half-century ago Martin Luther King Junior changed the world, but on this day there is also another ceremonious American milestone – the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Voting Rights Act.
Most people are familiar with Dr. Martin Luther King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech, but many don't know the speech he delivered the night before his assassination was delivered to striking sanitation workers.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
DPD Chief Daniel Comeaux said officers tracked the man to the parking garage of Children's Medical Center Dallas.
Some longtime users say their experiences have been consistently smooth, even as scrutiny grows.
Surveillance video shows two vehicles speeding on South Cooper Street moments before the collision that killed 53‑year‑old Tanya Cypert.
Six locations are now under consideration for a future Dallas City Hall as leaders weigh a billion-dollar renovation vs. a move.
Deliberations are set to begin Thursday in the Prairieland case.
DPD Chief Daniel Comeaux said officers tracked the man to the parking garage of Children's Medical Center Dallas.
Some longtime users say their experiences have been consistently smooth, even as scrutiny grows.
Surveillance video shows two vehicles speeding on South Cooper Street moments before the collision that killed 53‑year‑old Tanya Cypert.
Six locations are now under consideration for a future Dallas City Hall as leaders weigh a billion-dollar renovation vs. a move.
Deliberations are set to begin Thursday in the Prairieland case.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
FBI memo warning that Iran may try to launch drones at California in a seaborne "surprise attack" raised concern Wednesday — but officials tell CBS News there is no known, specific threat underpinning it.
The Supreme Court ruled in February that the president lacks the authority to impose unilateral tariffs using an emergency powers law.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
The former fifth‑round pick made his NFL debut against Dallas and has logged 37 career games across three seasons.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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