Opal Lee calls for unity in letter to President Trump on inauguration day
An educator and civil rights advocate, Lee called for unity and hope, drawing deeply from Dr. Martin Luther King's enduring legacy.
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Maryland volunteers honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual day of service
Volunteers throughout Maryland gave back to their communities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King III urges return of civility, focus on equality
Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.
Inside "Beyond the Gates," TV's newest soap opera
In the world of daytime network TV, only a handful of long-running soap operas have survived. But in February, CBS is launching a new one: "Beyond the Gates," which traces a prominent African American family living in a gated community outside of Washington, D.C. Correspondent Nancy Giles goes behind the scenes of the new series, and talks with the creatives and actors who say you've never seen a soap like this.
Med school rates for Black students decline
For centuries, Black Americans hurdled barriers to practice medicine by studying in other countries, creating schools and building hospitals of their own. After the civil rights movement, just 2% of practicing doctors were Black. While that number has more than doubled, acceptance rates of Black applicants into medical schools are on the decline. Michelle Miller has more.
Eaton Fire devastates historic Black community
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NYPD, civilian theater group created after Eric Garner's death marks 10 years
Every year, seven NYPD officers and seven civilians team up to create theater, and build bridges. "To Protect, Serve and Understand" started 10 years ago as a reaction to the infamous Eric Garner case.
6-year-old goes viral during national anthem before Birds' playoff win
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Ayesha Curry on why she chose a supernatural novel for publishing debut
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Ayesha Curry launches book imprint
Chef, entrepreneur and bestselling author Ayesha Curry expands her empire into publishing with "Sweet July Books," an imprint dedicated to diverse voices. The first novel, "Honeysuckle and Bone" by Trisha Tobias, follows a young woman discovering dark secrets in Jamaica. They join "CBS Mornings."
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Michigan priest defrocked by church after mimicking Musk's arm "salute"
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Trump targets trans military service members
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday requiring the military to re-examine its policy allowing transgender people to serve openly. Sheri Swokowski, a retired Army colonel who is the highest-ranking, openly transgender veteran in the U.S., joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the policy change and what trans people bring to the military.
Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award
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Isaiah Thomas has monster game in his G League debut
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Detroit rapper accuses Lyft driver of weight discrimination
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DOJ's deletion of Jan. 6 records triggers legal challenge
The DOJ's decision to delete Jan. 6 case summaries and related webpages has also drawn the ire of one of the rioters.
Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep new tariffs
New tariffs of 25% of imports from Canada and Mexico go into effect today, as well as a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
Soldier killed in D.C. midair collision identified as longtime aviation officer
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside Washington, D.C., was identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls natural dog food across 8 states over salmonella risk
Blue Ridge Beef recalled dog food due to a contamination of salmonella, the FDA said.
Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement and avoid strike
Details of the agreement between Costco and the Teamsters union weren't immediately available.
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Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with steep new tariffs
New tariffs of 25% of imports from Canada and Mexico go into effect today, as well as a 10% tariff on Chinese imports.
Blue Ridge Beef recalls natural dog food across 8 states over salmonella risk
Blue Ridge Beef recalled dog food due to a contamination of salmonella, the FDA said.
Costco, Teamsters reach tentative contract agreement and avoid strike
Details of the agreement between Costco and the Teamsters union weren't immediately available.
Trump fires director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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DOJ's deletion of Jan. 6 records triggers legal challenge
The DOJ's decision to delete Jan. 6 case summaries and related webpages has also drawn the ire of one of the rioters.
Soldier killed in D.C. midair collision identified as longtime aviation officer
One of three soldiers aboard an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was involved in the deadly midair collision outside Washington, D.C., was identified as Capt. Rebecca Lobach.
Ken Martin wins race to become chair of the Democratic National Committee
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Trump says he ordered air strikes on ISIS leaders in Somalia
The air strikes mark the first attack in Somalia during President Trump's new term.
Trump fires director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Rohit Chopra was one of the more important regulators from the previous Democratic administration who was still on the job since President Trump took office on Jan. 20.
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Grandmother-to-be never smoked but got lung cancer. She turned to a cutting-edge option
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CDC purges STD and vaccine info after Trump gender order
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana
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FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
NBA icon Dwyane Wade reveals cancer diagnosis, surgery
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Trump says he ordered air strikes on ISIS leaders in Somalia
The air strikes mark the first attack in Somalia during President Trump's new term.
At least 54 dead after paramilitary group attacks open market in Sudan
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Arab nations reject Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians
President Trump told reporters last month that he would urge the leaders of Jordan and Egypt to take in Gaza's now largely homeless population.
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
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Willow Avalon performs "Good Morning, Goodbye"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with "Good Morning, Goodbye."
Willow Avalon performs "Tequila or Whiskey"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with "Tequila or Whiskey."
Willow Avalon performs "Homewrecker"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with "Homewrecker."
Blue Man Group ends NYC run
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Shenseea on her first solo Grammy nomination
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Book excerpt: "Source Code: My Beginnings" by Bill Gates
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Meta to pay Trump $25 million to settle 2021 lawsuit
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Tesla earnings miss Wall Street expectations despite record sales
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U.S. and China escalate economic tensions
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Asteroid samples revealed clues about the possible origins of life
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Willow Avalon performs "Good Morning, Goodbye"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with "Good Morning, Goodbye."
Willow Avalon performs "Tequila or Whiskey"
Born and raised in rural Georgia, Willow Avalon grew up surrounded by country and gospel music. At the age of 12, she taught herself how to play guitar and was soon performing in local bands. She left home at 15 to pursue her dreams, and at one point, she lived in her car. Things changed with the release of her debut EP, which got over 30 million streams. From her new record, here is Avalon with "Tequila or Whiskey."