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Support grows for making Juneteenth a national 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.
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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.
"Our institutions have not — and still are not — being treated the same," one president of a historically Black college said of the funding gap with other schools.
Ahmed Muhammed is the first Black male valedictorian in his high school's 106-year history. He said his inspiration is his father, who set high expectations. Anna Werner reports.
Sharyn Alfonsi speaks with the gold medal-winning gymnast about the year-long delay before her final Olympic Games, USA Gymnastics' response to Larry Nassar and why she thinks the training she went through in previous years wasn't right.
Built between 1912 and 1973, Rosenwald schools provided an opportunitiy for hundreds of thousands of poor African Americans to be educated in the segregated South. Their construction has been called one of the most effective philanthropic endeavors of the 20th century. But the story of the school and their benefactor remain largely unknown today.
Milestone Comics was founded in 1993 by a team of African American artists and writers who wanted to tell the stories of underrepresented communities.
Author and CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi is expanding on the lessons of his No. 1 New York Times best-seller "How to be an Antiracist" in a new podcast. "Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi" will feature weekly interviews with notable guests discussing how to build a just and equitable world.
Studies show that highly publicized racial violence is having a negative impact on the mental health of Black Americans. Dr. Ayana Jordan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale University's School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more.
Visitors can return to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial starting on Tuesday.
For the first time in three years, visitors can return inside Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, atop Arlington National Cemetery. The National Park Service recently completed a three-year overhaul of the national memorial that united the descendants of General Robert E. Lee and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the plantation. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan was there when they met up for the first time in person.
The founder of Jazz House Kids has produced some big stars, but says the focus is on how jazz has the power to make students better at whatever they choose to pursue.
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.
FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate and Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe are testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's gymnastics team hit the mats in search of their first medal at the Paris Olympics.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
After canceling thousand of flights, Delta has retained legal counsel to pursue potential damages from CrowdStrike.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
After canceling thousand of flights, Delta has retained legal counsel to pursue potential damages from CrowdStrike.
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
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.
Defective carbon monoxide detectors and flammable sleepwear are among the recalled products cited in a federal report.
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
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.
New unrest is expected in Venezuela as the country's military backs President Nicolás Maduro after a disputed election.
The British Olympic Association said it had launched an investigation into Amy Wilson-Hardy after an image emerged of her with a blacked-out face.
Authorities in Guyana seized a so-called "narco sub" traversing one of the nation's dense jungles. The subs are often used for international drug trafficking.
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.
"Harold and the Purple Crayon" hits theaters on Friday and brings the classic story to life — with a modern twist.
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.
Google search showed users financial products that could cost them $1,000 more than others.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
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.
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.
Apple has reached its first-ever contract with a retail union, coming to a tentative deal with workers at a store in Maryland.
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.
Authorities in Guyana seized a so-called "narco sub" traversing one of the nation's dense jungles. The subs are often used for international drug trafficking.
During a Senate hearing, Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. testified that he "cannot defend" the security lapses surrounding the building a shooter used to target former President Donald Trump near a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Rowe used images of the building's roof to depict what he recalls from inspecting the site. "What I saw made me ashamed," Rowe told senators on Capitol Hill.
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.
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.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley grilled Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe on Capitol Hill Tuesday over the handling of personnel that may have made security decisions on the day a shooter targeted former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Target is giving back-to-school shoppers an incentive to recycle this summer, offering 20% discount coupons for purchases of new denim to customers who bring in used denim to the retail giant. Target says it will recycle what people bring in and turn it into new products. Alyssa Hardy, author and contributing editor at Teen Vogue, joined CBS News to discuss the program.
Ronnie Stout, the man accused of starting the Park Fire in California, appeared in court for the first time Monday. He's charged with reckless arson, but maintaining his innocence. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Former President Donald Trump has released his first television campaign ad attacking Vice President Kamala Harris on her role in the immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Atlanta, Georgia, to rally voters in the battleground state Tuesday. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion will join Harris. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.