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Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
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Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday.
Morrison, an author and Nobel laureate who died in 2019, is best known for books like 1987's "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize. She often wrote about themes of racism and mistreatment of African Americans.
"It is the greatest birthday I could ever have," said Eloise Brown, who turns 100 on Tuesday.
President Barack Obama was interviewed 17 times by Steve Kroft while he was at CBS News. The former 60 Minutes correspondent discusses his new audiobook featuring all his conversations with the 44th President.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will come to Sacramento in April and hold a Q&A at the Golden 1 Center.
Former first lady Michelle Obama was voted the woman most admired by Americans this year, knocking Hillary Clinton from the top spot on the list for the first time in 17 years.
Barack and Michelle Obama will work both in front of and behind the camera in a multi-year production deal with Netflix.
Barack and Michelle Obama re-emerged on the public stage Monday in Washington, only this time for an event that has nothing to do with politics.
Michelle Obama says the lack of diversity among some segments of the political landscape is a reason that "people don't trust politics."
A West Virginia mayor resigned Tuesday following a backlash after she posted a response to a racist comment about first lady Michelle Obama on Facebook.
It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a "Carpool Karaoke" session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
Michelle Obama's "Carpool Karaoke" joyride with James Corden will air Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
Michelle Obama's "Carpool Karaoke" joyride with James Corden will air Wednesday on the late-night host's CBS show.
The first lady announced the appearance with Corden as she launched her Snapchat account, "MichelleObama."
Michelle Obama showed off her vocal chops at the South by Southwest Music Festival but drew a round of disappointed sighs when she told the crowd she has no plans to run for president.
Continuing a longstanding tradition, CBS will broadcast The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors.
The White House says Obama teed off Saturday at the nine-hole course at the Sunnylands retreat in Rancho Mirage with childhood friends Bobby Titcomb, Greg Orme and Michael Ramos.
No one can equate to God. And, it's about time someone stood up to Jamie Foxx and his ilk to teach them that – or at least try to teach them that.
While Michelle Obama was complaining to the media that yesterday wasn't much of a 20th anniversary for her and her husband, Mitt Romney was planning his anniversary gift to be presented on the national stage – a slam dunk performance in the first presidential debate against the basketball-loving president.
Preparing for this debate has got to be the most depressing thing Obama has ever done. He must be staring at facts and figures that he can hardly believe – and then realize he has to defend them come Wednesday night – with his biggest critic, Mitt Romney – and the nation – staring at him. It's going to be terrible for Obama.
In recent decades, the government has taken to feeding needy children to combat the negativity of trying to learn while being hungry. Now, with new Obama administration regulations on school lunches, we have a government that is causing hunger.
The early returns are in and, according to the Neilson rating company, the Democrats beat the Republicans... and the NFL.
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions of 2012 – yawn-per-yawn – have to be the most uninspiring political conventions in recent history.
Sitting in the Time Warner Cable Arena last night I was struck by how different the Democratic National Convention was from the Republican event last week. Unlike the Republicans in Tampa, Democrats focused on the fight to preserve the middle class and the American Dream.
What a difference four horrendous years makes. Thinking back to the Democratic National Convention of 2008 and now seeing what's going on in Charlotte, North Carolina this week at the Democratic National Convention of 2012 shows stark differences. The Democrats have no star power and pale in comparison to the Republicans' star-packed convention in Tampa.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
Dad's Kitchen is a Sacramento institution that will soon be saying goodbye.
Indian influencer Aanvi Kamdar was shooting Instagram reels at the popular Kumbhe waterfall when she slipped into a 300-foot deep gorge.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
A longtime Land Park area restaurant that once got national recognition will be saying goodbye at the end of the month.
After a short stint of mild and seasonable weather in Northern California, our weather pattern is about to take another hot turn.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
Weeks after the City of Sacramento said it was cracking down on illegal backyards, CBS13 has learned it has not even started taking any action.
We got a look at some newborns on display at the Sacramento Zoo and how a baby boom there could help protect some species from extinction.
A man and child died in a fire at an apartment complex in south Sacramento, officials said Monday.
On this first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump supporters are in solidarity like never before.
Thousands of music fans braved the heat to help celebrate the opening of a new outdoor Sacramento concert venue. Here's a look at the site and what's being done to keep people cool.
A new team of young volunteers is being trained to help reduce the threat of wildfires and respond when they grow out of control.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
Banking services from Patelco Credit Union halted following a ransomware attack have been mostly restored although questions about customers' personal information remained.
Convicted murderer Scott Peterson is back in court on Tuesday in a new effort to prove his innocence.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
The Athletics have announced their 2025 regular season schedule, giving fans a game plan for the incoming spectacle of MLB games at Sutter Health Park.
Mayor Anne Hidalgo declared the Seine river "exquisite" after taking a long-promised dip to show its water is safe for the Paris Olympics.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
A new artificial turf surface at the Oakland Athletics' temporary home in Sacramento will have a hydration element because of summer heat at the open-air ballpark.
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers because the two sides haven't made progress on a new deal.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
CBS News is fact checking statements made by GOP speakers on the third night of the 2024 RNC. Vice presidential nominee JD Vance is slated to address the RNC.
Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs wants another shot at public office after being voted out following a single term in his hometown city.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
14 students from a Tokyo high school were rushed to a hospital after eating chips marketed as "so spicy that they might cause you pain."
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
The Sears department store in Stockton, a longtime staple of the community, will be closing next month.
Neighbors in Sacramento's Land Park say that in the battle over retail theft statewide, law enforcement officials and retail giant Target have worked to clean up a store location on Riverside Boulevard that had become overwhelmed by crime.
A new California law is designed to protect consumers against excessive or undisclosed costs on purchases. However, Gov. Newsom signed a last-minute exemption for the restaurant industry.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Popular restaurant chain Rubio's Coastal Grill announced it was shuttering dozens of locations across the state, and now employees say they are having trouble cashing their final paychecks.
It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape.
Instead of facing trial for attempted murder, the Pasadena doctor accused of trying to kill his wife and kids by driving their Tesla off a cliff was released on Monday.
Emails obtained by CBS News California Investigates reveal the Governor's Chief of Staff did not want to negotiate with the initiative coalition unless they agreed to postpone their ballot measure until 2026.
Amid concerns that some felony defendants could be misusing California's Mental Health Diversion Court to have their violent crimes dismissed, a CBS News California investigation found that there is no reliable data to indicate how successful the state program is.
In response to a CBS News California Investigation, California lawmakers are demanding answers from Caltrans and considering legislation to fix Caltrans' damage claim process.
Sizzling hot temperatures are cooking much of the Sacramento Valley and Northern California this week, so it is only natural to reach for the thermostat to flip on your air conditioner for some cooling and comfortable relief.
Laura Allen says after months of trying to get her father's military service records from the Veterans Administration, she still didn't have them.
At least one DoorDash customer says he will only use the delivery app when he is hungry - and not for electronics.
As more and more Americans struggle to save money these days, we found a 45-day challenge to save $1,000.
The SUV was supposed to be shipped from Idaho to Yuba City within three days. The dealer kept changing the delivery date, blaming a shipping issue. With his baby's due date approaching, Deandre Hobbs grew impatient.
Jessie Fischer's Airbnb rental off Highway 140 was one of those homes flattened by the fire on the Fourth of July.
The Pay Fire in El Dorado County that broke out Saturday afternoon got dangerously close to multiple neighborhoods, but firefighters were able to stop it from destroying any homes.
Firefighters are battling a 168-acre fire that was reportedly started by an escaped campfire found by hikers in the Tahoe National Forest on Sunday evening, officials said.
As crews make progress on the Pay Fire in El Dorado County, local downtown businesses said they feel lucky the situation wasn't much worse.
All evacuation warnings were lifted Monday for a fire that sparked over the weekend near Placerville.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
A celebration at Sacramento Charter High on Thursday as college-bound seniors announced their campus of choice and 95% were accepted into four-year schools.
A bank employee in Lodi has some big bragging rights. He's never missed a day of work in his 47 years on the job and now he's getting ready to retire.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
The restaurant was once featured on the program "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."
A controversial street in West Sacramento is getting a new name in an effort to eliminate an offensive term. We first told you about this debate last year, but not everyone is happy with the alternatives.
Gee's family spoke at the RNC and had strong words for President Joe Biden.
The suspect in a January 2020 shooting that left a young man in Woodland dead has now been arrested more than four years later, detectives said.
A Baskin Robbins employee in Elk Grove was hospitalized after she said a customer repeatedly attacked her Tuesday.