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Clarence Williams III, "The Mod Squad" actor, has died at 81
Williams, who died after a battle with colon cancer, had a career that spanned over five decades in theater, television and film.
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Williams, who died after a battle with colon cancer, had a career that spanned over five decades in theater, television and film.
Protests for social justice and racial equity inspired The Athlete's Foot's management to launch STAART, the "Strategic African American Retail Track." The initiative is a pipeline program that gives Black franchisees access to capital and major vendors. Elise Preston has the story.
Nicole Yoon burst onto the literary scene in 2015 with "Everything, Everything," a book that has now sold more than 2 million copies. She followed that a year later with "The Sun is Also a Star," and both novels have been turned into successful films. Now the author is back with "Instructions For Dancing," a book about a young girl who can see into the future as she grows up in Los Angeles.
"All I knew is that I wanted to help Black women," one laid-off worker realized during therapy. So she started a mental health consultancy.
New Zealand has a global reputation for peace and tolerance. But George Floyd's death last summer moved Black activists to speak up about how the county is "in complete denial" about some problems.
Last summer, in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, Washington D.C. became a focal point for the country's #BlackLivesMatter protests – inspiring a new, younger generation of activists in the process.
In Colombia, where police brutality has notoriously been a problem, George Floyd's death added fuel to the fire, sparking #BlackLivesMatter protests and inspiring citizens to film confrontations with police.
As the country debates how schools should teach the role of slavery in the nation's history, author Clint Smith is taking a critical eye to how it is being covered at several important historical sites. He joins “CBS This Morning” to talk about the importance of confronting slavery and its legacy – and debunks some popular myths about U.S. history.
In June 2020, the United Kingdom saw the largest Black Lives Matter protests in the world outside of the U.S. Activists say England has more covert racism than the U.S. — but they are still fighting many of the same issues.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Tulsa, Oklahoma, neighborhood of Greenwood to pay tribute to the victims of the 1921 race massacre. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes and CBSN political contributor and Associated Press White House reporter Zeke Miller join CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on a new White House initiative that aims to combat the racial wealth gap and the latest on a ransomware attack targeting the world's largest meat supplier. They also discuss former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's comments at a QAnon conspiracy theory convention over the weekend, where he appeared to express support for a coup in the U.S.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
A new survey from Resume Builder suggests that some employers have masked the true reason why layoffs took place.
Project 2025, overseen by the Heritage Foundation, includes a sweeping policy agenda that seeks to serve as a blueprint for the next Republican presidential administration.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary Committees.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A new survey from Resume Builder suggests that some employers have masked the true reason why layoffs took place.
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.
Project 2025, overseen by the Heritage Foundation, includes a sweeping policy agenda that seeks to serve as a blueprint for the next Republican presidential administration.
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate in the coming days.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate testified 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.
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.
As Jasper Fire Chief Matthew Conte set out to battle the largest fire in a century, he watched his own home burn.
Ilona Maher raised both arms triumphantly as the U.S. women's rugby team secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
The Israeli military says it struck the Lebanese capital of Beirut, targeting a militant commander accused of being behind a rocket strike that killed 12 children and teens over the weekend in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights.
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.
"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.
Singer Taylor Swift is reacting to news of a mass stabbing at a children's event featuring her music in Southport, England, Monday. Nicky Schiller with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
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.
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.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is alleging e-commerce giant Amazon distributed products sold by third-parties that may not meet federal safety standards. CBS News senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
Israel's military says it carried out a strike in Lebanon targeting the Hezbollah leader who may have been behind the Golan Heights rocket attack in Israel. CBS News contributor Andrew Boyd, the former chief of operations in the CIA's Counterterrorism Mission Center, joins CBS News with more details.
Singer Taylor Swift is reacting to news of a mass stabbing at a children's event featuring her music in Southport, England, Monday. Nicky Schiller with BBC News, a CBS News partner, has more.
Israel's military says it struck multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon overnight as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Also, several Israeli soldiers have been reportedly arrested over their apparent abuse of a Palestinian prisoner. CBS News' Debora Patta is following the latest developments.
Vice President Kamala Harris will be traveling with her running mate pick to visit battleground states next week, according to sources familiar with her 2024 campaign for president. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.