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Hundreds of companies observed Juneteenth before it became official
Conde Nast, Yelp join list of companies that have already been giving workers paid time off on Emancipation Day.
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Conde Nast, Yelp join list of companies that have already been giving workers paid time off on Emancipation Day.
Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., is now a federal holiday. Nancy Cordes has more on the day’s importance.
CBS News spoke with families and victims of the Charleston shooting on how the fatal incident has impacted their outlook for the future.
Pioneering former Xerox CEO Ursula Burns joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss her new memoir detailing her rise to success and the benefits of STEM education.
For many Black Americans, especially those from Southern states, Juneteenth has been an important day in history for over 150 years.
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
Gap "can be solved by corporations and individuals in America adopting anti-racism as a core value," said one CEO.
A federal program created by the Biden administration to reverse a long-standing history of economic discrimination against Black farmers is on hold. Advocates said the loan forgiveness program is an opportunity to help thousands who have been disadvantaged by decades of unfair treatment, but a conservative law firm in Wisconsin argued it was unconstitutional because White farmers aren't eligible. Natalie Baszile, author of "We Are Each Other's Harvest: Celebrating African American Farmers, Land, and Legacy," joins CBSN to discuss.
Tina Knowles-Lawson joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the importance of Juneteenth and the impact it has had on her family. She is part of Facebook's campaign highlighting stories and voices around the holiday.
Nearly 50% said they support Juneteenth being taught in public schools while 35% said they didn't know or were unfamiliar with the Juneteenth themselves.
Melissa Walker and nine-time Grammy winner Christian McBride share their passion for music with "Jazz House Kids," a nonprofit that has produced top jazz musicians and provided free instruments and education to thousands of young artists.
Award-winning actor Zooey Deschanel takes on a colorful role in "Harold and the Purple Crayon," where she stars alongside Zachary Levi. The film adapts the classic children's story, bringing its magical elements to the big screen.
Springfield, Illinois, residents demanded accountability from local leadership Monday, weeks after Sangamon County sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson shot and killed Sonya Massey in her home. CBS News has since learned Grayson, who had worked for six police departments since 2020, had a history of disciplinary issues.
Actor Jay Ellis, famous for his performances in "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood."
Christopher Dunn has been in prison for 33 years for murder. Last week, a St. Louis judge overturned his conviction and ordered his release. However, the Missouri attorney general filed a notice of appeal with the state Supreme Court and told the prison to keep Dunn in jail while the legal battle plays out.
Five years after China cracked down on massive pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, CBS News' Ramy Inocencio speaks with some of the key players who are still in the city, and others who have fled abroad about what some say is now little more than a Chinese police state.
After captivating the world with her drumming skills, Nandi Bushell releases her first book "The Life Changing Magic of Drumming," and joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her incredible journey.
In her second Olympics, Ilona Maher is teaming up with brands to show young women they can be both strong and feminine, breaking barriers in the world of rugby.
July marks Fibroid Awareness Month and Dr. Tara Shirazian from NYU Langone's Center for Fibroid Care joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the condition and alternative treatments.
In a week's time, the vice president has all but locked in her party's nomination, racked up an impressive list of endorsements, and hauled in a mountain of cash. Constituencies who had tuned out of the 2024 campaign are tuning back in.
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate and Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
Tesla has faced multiple recalls this year affecting millions of its vehicles, with the latest caused by a faulty hood latch
The DNC is holding an early August virtual roll call vote to formalize Kamala Harris' nomination for president. Here's what's known about the vote so far.
The state of Texas is accusing a Catholic charity of being a "stash house" for migrants. But the shelter says it is simply helping desperate people in need.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
Tesla has faced multiple recalls this year affecting millions of its vehicles, with the latest caused by a faulty hood latch
In addition to the minimum of $24 an hour, most Disney cast members will receive a $6.10 increase over three years.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Patients who need emergency transportation have a 50% chance of getting a surprise ambulance bill, consumer group says.
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate and Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
Iran is trying to hinder the Trump campaign and Russia is doing the opposite, U.S. officials indicated in a briefing 99 days before Election Day.
The DNC is holding an early August virtual roll call vote to formalize Kamala Harris' nomination for president. Here's what's known about the vote so far.
The state of Texas is accusing a Catholic charity of being a "stash house" for migrants. But the shelter says it is simply helping desperate people in need.
Cooper said it "wasn't the right time" for him to potentially join the ticket.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help people lose weight — and a new study says it may also help people quit smoking.
Patients who need emergency transportation have a 50% chance of getting a surprise ambulance bill, consumer group says.
Incorrect dose calculations have resulted in patients administering 5 to 10 times more of the medication than drugmakers intended.
One of the largest doctors groups in the U.S. raised concerns that the condition known as "tongue-tie" is being over-diagnosed and often treated with unnecessary surgery to babies' mouths.
Far-right Israelis try to storm military base and lawmaker defends rape of Hamas suspects as 9 IDF reservists face questioning over alleged prisoner abuse.
In an extremely small area, searchers found a large number of ancient treasures, including Roman coins and pottery fragments.
The Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world's best fencers — and even though she didn't win, she said "pride fills my being."
At least 60 people are dead and dozens more feared buried under mud after landslides hit southern India's Kerala state.
It's a girl.
Award-winning actor Zooey Deschanel takes on a colorful role in "Harold and the Purple Crayon," where she stars alongside Zachary Levi. The film adapts the classic children's story, bringing its magical elements to the big screen.
Actor Jay Ellis, famous for his performances in "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick," joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?: Adventures in Boyhood."
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and the foundation of ballet in America. Correspondent Serena Altschul talks with the company's current leaders Jonathan Stafford and Wendy Whelan, and with legendary dancer Suzanne Farrell and principal ballerina Megan Fairchild, about NYCB and its affiliated School of American Ballet, and how, at 75, the company is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
Ralph Macchio and his "Karate Kid" co-star William Zabka have transferred their young martial arts rivalry into adulthood, playing their characters as grown-ups in the series "Cobra Kai," now in its sixth and final season on Netflix.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, are launching SearchGPT, a highly-anticipated search engine powered by artificial intelligence that gives users real-time information from across the internet. Kylie Robinson, senior AI reporter for the Verge, joined CBS News to discuss how it works.
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.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
As of Monday evening, California's Park Fire had burned through 370,000 acres -- roughly half the size of Rhode Island. It's the biggest fire in the Golden State since 2020. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
In Canada, a fast-moving fire has ravaged the resort town of Jasper, Alberta. In Northern California, fires have burned 164,000 acres of land. CBS News Sacramento reporter Kayla Moeller joins from Chico, California, with more on the wildfires.
Scientists say a common painkiller used on cattle wiped out India's vultures, resulting in half a million human deaths in just 5 years.
Wildfires are spreading across the western U.S. and Canada. In Northern California, the Park Fire has burned over 71,000 acres, and officials have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of arson for starting the fire. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
The discovery includes "thousands of marble slabs" in "hundreds of different shapes" found in a submerged ancient city.
Police said they matched DNA taken from Dana Ireland's body to that of Albert Lauro Jr.
Mexican prosecutors the gunmen were targeting a rival drug dealer engaged in a dispute over drug sales.
Two children were killed and nine other people were wounded at a mass stabbing in Southport, England, Monday, local officials confirm. A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection to the attacks at a Taylor Swift-themed event for kids.
Huw Edwards was one of the BBC's most prominent figures before he was suspended in July 2023 and later resigned for health reasons.
A 17-year-old male was arrested after a stabbing attack in the seaside town of Southport, England, police said.
Tuesday's flight was the Atlas 5's final national security mission as builder United Launch Alliance transitions to new Vulcan rockets.
SpaceX put 67 Starlinks into orbit while Boeing carried out successful tests of its Starliner capsule.
Engineers say they're still troubleshooting issues discovered aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft that took NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams into space. They were originally supposed to spend eight days aboard the International Space Station. They've now been up there for almost eight weeks.
NASA and Boeing managers are increasingly confident the Starliner capsule is good to go for re-entry and landing.
The Chandra X-ray observatory was launched on July 23, 1999.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Former President Donald Trump appeared on Fox News Monday night where he questioned the value of debating with Vice President Kamala Harris, seemingly backing away from his earlier commitment to debate her. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on that and Trump's upcoming appearance at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention.
Melissa Walker and nine-time Grammy winner Christian McBride share their passion for music with "Jazz House Kids," a nonprofit that has produced top jazz musicians and provided free instruments and education to thousands of young artists.
Award-winning actor Zooey Deschanel takes on a colorful role in "Harold and the Purple Crayon," where she stars alongside Zachary Levi. The film adapts the classic children's story, bringing its magical elements to the big screen.
Dana Jacobson catches up with Lauren Scruggs at Team USA House in Paris to discuss her historic achievement and its impact on young athletes.
Concerns are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a "severe response" to a rocket strike that killed 12 teens and children in the Golan Heights. Netanyahu blames Lebanon-based Hezbollah for the attack. However, there are signs Israeli leaders may be looking to carry out limited strikes amid its ongoing 10-month war in Gaza.