Suburban Chicago Step N' HerStory show shines a light on Black sororities for Women's History Month
"I really wanted to bring that here because it was something that our students really hadn't been exposed to."
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Beyoncé drops 27-song track list for new album "Cowboy Carter"
Two days before the release of her new album, "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé dropped a track list with a number of hints about the new record, including a possible Willie Nelson collaboration.
Ahmaud Arbery's killers seek to have hate crime convictions overturned
Three White men are asking a U.S. appeals court to throw out their hate crime convictions in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
Writer Percival Everett: "In ownership of language there resides great power"
In his latest book, "James," the author who tackled race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning "American Fiction") re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's enslaved friend, Jim.
"James" author Percival Everett on race, language and art
Author Percival Everett has challenged the schism of race in such satirical novels as "Erasure" (basis of the Oscar-winning film "American Fiction"). His latest, "James," re-tells the story of "Huckleberry Finn" from the point of view of Huck's enslaved friend, Jim, for whom language becomes a shield, and an avenue toward freedom. Everett talks with correspondent Martha Teichner about his writing, his artwork, and his penchant for privacy.
Christian Cooper, the "Extraordinary Birder"
Christian Cooper made national news in May 2020 when, while birdwatching in New York's Central Park, a white woman called 911 to report that an "African American man was threatening her life" after he'd asked her to put her dog on a leash. His recording of their interaction went viral, just as the country was rocked by the George Floyd murder. Since then, he has hosted a National Geographic Wild series, "Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper," and written a memoir about growing up a closeted gay teenager on Long Island, titled "Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World." Nancy Giles reports.
Study finds racial disparities in online patient portal responses
The type of response you get from a health care provider via an patient portal request may differ depending on your race, researchers found.
Girls try new sports, hear from mentors at Black Women in Sports conference in Philadelphia
Nearly 100 young Black women and girls came together Wednesday in Philadelphia to hear from athletes and learn about how sports can empower them.
For first time ever, no White men lead any of the U.K.'s 4 governments
Wales has elected its first Black leader, and Vaughan Gething's historic win means none of the U.K. governments are led by a White man.
Lil Jon swaps crunk for calm with new album "Total Meditation"
In a surprising pivot from his signature Southern "crunk" style, rapper, DJ and producer Lil Jon released a new album titled "Total Meditation."
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Latino vote under the spotlight
With 62% of Latino voters backing Kamala Harris, the latest CBS News poll shows strong support among this group. But recent comments from Trump could shift the numbers. Lilia Luciano reports from the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Harris hitting every battleground state, hoping to drive turnout
The campaign is reminding women that all votes are secret.
Rising lung cancer rates in Asian women who don't smoke worry experts
Of the Asian women diagnosed with lung cancer, 57% are nonsmokers, according to a study. For all others, only 15% of the women diagnosed had no history of smoking.
Puerto Ricans weigh in on Trump rally backlash
Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans live in Pennsylvania, comprising nearly 4% of the population of the largest battleground state. Will insensitive comments made by a comedian at a recent Trump rally impact their vote? Lilia Luciano spoke with Puerto Rican voters in Philadelphia.
Former tennis pro creates first wheelchair tennis club in the Twin Cities
Felicia Raschiatore, a former three-time grand slam tennis pro is teaching the next generation of athletes in the Twin Cities' first-ever wheelchair tennis club.
Harris on top priorities if elected president
"CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell traveled on the campaign trail in Houston and Michigan with Vice President Kamala Harris. She spoke with the Democratic presidential nominee about what her first 100 days in office would look like if elected, how she'd work with a divided Congress, campaign rhetoric and more.
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Stevie Nicks on speaking out
Stevie Nicks became a superstar as lead singer and songwriter for the '70s band Fleetwood Mac, and a platinum-selling solo artist. She talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about composing her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something" following the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. She also discusses the loss of her bandmate Christine McVie in 2022, and how she continues to pay tribute to her.
One Texas border town's split identity
Most of the 30,000 residents of the border town of Eagle Pass, Texas, are of Latino or Mexican descent, and are proud of the town's bi-national, bi-cultural, bi-lingual traditions. But the city has also become a flashpoint in the national conversation about immigration. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with locals who have seen their town become a draw for migrants, politicians, and Texas National Guard.
Kamala Harris on her first priority as president
CBS News' Norah O'Donnell talks with Kamala Harris about women's healthcare, and a prospective return of Donald Trump to the White House.
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Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
Harris speaks at Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
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Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
Halloween costume chain Spirit bet on the pop-up model and won
Spirit Halloween's success as a seasonal pop-up retailer is leading it to make a foray into Christmas with 10 temporary stores.
DJT stock soars amid Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets
Trump Media's shares have soared with the former President Donald Trump's rise in the betting markets.
Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision to end endorsements
Billionaire Jeff Bezos said not endorsing a presidential candidate was a "principled" and "right" decision.
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Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Man who threatened Fani Willis gets nearly 2 years in prison
He made threatening phone calls just over a week before former President Donald Trump and 18 others were indicted in Fulton County in August 2023.
Inside a secure Arizona facility printing election ballots
The Runbeck Election Services facility in Phoenix will print about 35 million ballots for eight states this election.
Harris speaks at Ellipse, offering "a different path" than Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered remarks at the same spot Trump inspired his supporters to march to the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Air Force overpaid nearly 8,000% for soap dispensers for aircraft, IG report says
The dispensers were one of about a dozen spare parts for which Boeing overcharged the Air Force, according to the Pentagon inspector general report.
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Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy
Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.
Dynacare baby powder recall expands recall due to asbestos concerns
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
Rare case of Lassa fever kills an Iowa resident. Here's what to know.
The middle-aged Iowa resident had recently returned from travel to West Africa, where it is believed they contracted the virus.
Maximizing your annual wellness checkup
As the year wraps up, it might be a good time to book that doctor's visit before deductibles reset. CBS chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares how to make each appointment with your physician truly count.
Organ donations drop after reports of man mistakenly declared dead
Transplant experts are seeing a spike in people revoking organ donor registrations after reports that organs were nearly retrieved from a Kentucky man mistakenly declared dead.
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Teen accused of killing 3 U.K. girls had al Qaeda manual, police say
A teen accused of killing three girls in England is charged with producing the poison ricin and faces a terror offense for having a jihadi training manual.
Israel's potential ban on Palestinian aid agency UNRWA raises concerns
UNRWA "really plays an irreplaceable role right now in Gaza, where they are on the front lines getting humanitarian assistance to the people that need it," U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.
Russia drill simulates "massive nuclear strike," Moscow says
Nuclear submarines test-fired ICBMs, while nuclear-capable bombers carried out practice launches of long-range cruise missiles, the defense ministry said.
Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."
The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.
Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader
Naim Qassem is a founding member of Hezbollah and has been the party's deputy secretary general since the early 1990's.
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Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
"Mornings Memory": Taylor Swift interview
In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Taylor Swift's 2014 interview with Gayle King, where she shared insights into her life and career just as her stardom skyrocketed.
Sindhu Vee on "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh"
Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee stars in the new TV series about an Indian family navigating life and neighborhood drama in America. Vee joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss her role.
Opera Philadelphia reaches new audiences
Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to explore this innovative strategy.
Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
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Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Alleged China interference efforts: New details
The Washington Post is reporting that a group of hackers linked to the Chinese government collected audio recordings from phone calls of American political figures, including an unnamed Donald Trump campaign adviser. The report comes days after CBS News learned the same hacking group tried to access phones and networks used by the former president, Sen. JD Vance and members of Kamala Harris' campaign. Chris Krebs, former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins CBS News with analysis.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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 Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1
These are the Apple Intelligence features that are now available on compatible devices.
Apple Intelligence rollout begins
Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News to discuss the new features.
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The Climate Election: The economy, explained
The economy remains one of the top concerns for voters just a week out from Election Day, but there's a major factor that experts say could cause significant harm to it: climate change. One study found that not limiting global temperature rise could cost $551 trillion, roughly 19 times the size of the entire U.S. economy.
Neil deGrasse Tyson shares cosmic journey
Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the cosmos in his new book, "Merlin's Tour of the Universe," where he answers readers' questions on galaxies, black holes and more. He joins "CBS Mornings" to share more his cosmic journey.
World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says
Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
How climate voters could impact 2024 election
Environmental activists are working in battleground states to energize climate-focused voters ahead of Election Day. CBS News senior coordinating producer of climate Tracy Wholf has more.
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Brazilian au pair charged in double homicide pleads guilty to manslaughter
Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Tuesday in what prosecutors say was an elaborate double-murder scheme to frame a man in the stabbing of Christine Banfield.
Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape sentenced to life term on state charges
The man who was convicted in the 2022 attack on the husband of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday following his state trial.
Dozens jailed in drug smuggling mega-trial: "Your honor, I played, I lost."
The multinational cocaine and cannabis trafficking enterprise was busted after investigators cracked encrypted messaging apps.
Officer accused in Andre Hill's murder takes stand: "I made a mistake"
Former Columbus officer Adam Coy said he rolled over Andre Hill's body, saw a pile of keys and realized there was no gun.
Search ongoing for suspect in ballot box fires
Police in Oregon have released new photos of a suspect's vehicle in connection with a fire at a ballot box in southern Portland. The investigation comes as federal officials raise new concerns about political violence as millions of Americans vote early. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga is covering the latest.
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SpaceX Dragon crew taken to medical facility
NASA says three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut were taken to a medical facility for additional evaluation after splashing down to Earth Friday morning in the SpaceX Dragon Capsule. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the mission.
SpaceX Dragon Capsule splashes down
Three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut returned to Earth early Friday in the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule Endeavour, capping a record-setting 235-day mission to the International Space Station. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood has more.
Space station crew gets medical evaluation after record 235-day mission
The Crew Dragon splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico a month later than planned, setting a SpaceX endurance record in the process.
4 large asteroids, including 1 the size of a skyscraper, speed past Earth
Four huge asteroids — and a fifth that's much smaller — are passing Earth on Thursday in their closest approaches to the planet ever recorded.
Four space station crew members head for Friday return to Earth
Spending a month longer than planned aboard the ISS, three NASA astronauts and a Russian cosmonaut are finally headed home.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Clues and evidence in the John McCabe case
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Report probes phone companies over robocalls
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
Harris struggles with Arab, Muslim voters
Vice President Kamala Harris is struggling to win the support of Arab and Muslim voters in Michigan. Four of them who voted for President Biden in 2020 explain why they will not vote for Harris on Election Day. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Dozens killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said dozens of Palestinians were killed or missing after an Israeli airstrike hit a building where displaced families were sheltering Tuesday. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports.
Harris makes final appeal to voters at the Ellipse
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday gave her "closing argument" speech at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., a week before Election Day, the same park where former President Donald Trump spoke on Jan. 6, 2021, ahead of the Capitol insurrection. Meanwhile, Trump also held a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Michelle Obama not at Atlanta hotel after shooting
Sources confirmed to CBS News that former first lady Michelle Obama was not at an Atlanta, Georgia, hotel at the time of a shooting there Tuesday afternoon. She is in the state for a rally to mobilize voters for Vice President Kamala Harris. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.