Ava DuVernay on new movie "Origin"
Ava DuVernay is an Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning director. Her new movie, "Origin," is adapted from Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Isabel Wilkerson's book "Caste." She joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look.
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Ron Howard, Ava DuVernay talk new partnership
Filmmakers Ron Howard and Ava DuVernay are teaming up to tackle one of the biggest issues in entertainment. First on "CBS Mornings," they talk about their new app partnership that aims to making hiring in Hollywood easier and more inclusive.
Ava DuVernay, Ron Howard on what drove them to create massive hiring network
Two of Hollywood's most renowned filmmakers are teaming up to launch an initiative aimed at revolutionizing hiring in the entertainment industry.
"Queen Sugar": A TV landmark for women directors
Ava DuVernay, the creator of "Queen Sugar," laid down a pioneering directive for her TV series: To hire only female directors, in an industry where women, particularly women of color, have had few inroads. "Sunday Morning" contributor Mark Whitaker talks with DuVernay, Oprah Winfrey (whose OWN channel broadcasts the series), and with several of the show's directors, many of whose dreams are now, finally, becoming reality.
"Queen Sugar": A TV landmark for women directors
Ava DuVernay, the creator of "Queen Sugar," laid down a pioneering directive for her Oprah Winfrey-backed TV series: To hire only female directors, in an industry where women, particularly women of color, have had few inroads.
"Changing the Game": Ava DuVernay
As part of the Women's History Month "Changing the Game" series, Jamie Yuccas sat down with writer, producer, director Ava DuVernay along with Melinda French Gates to discuss the importance of diversity on camera and behind the scenes in the film and television industries.
Acclaimed directors on their favorite films
While audiences are not packing movie theaters for the latest summer blockbusters, streaming services and straight-to-digital releases are ensuring people have their picks of old and new movies to watch at home. Jeff Glor asked acclaimed filmmakers like Kevin Smith, Ava DuVernay, Anna Boden and Paul Feig what their go-to films are to make them laugh, cry and reflect.
"A Wrinkle In Time" review
Ava DuVernay's highly-anticipated "A Wrinkle in Time" hit the big screen in the U.S. on Friday. But ET Online host Lauren Zima tells CBSN that reviews have been mixed.
Ava DuVernay interview
Ava DuVernay was at the 89th Annual Academy Awards, nominated for her directing work. DuVernay talked to Entertainment Tonight's Lauren Zima about diversity, inclusion and more at the Oscars.
Ava DuVernay & Oprah on "13th"
"Selma" director Ava DuVernay picked up a new Oscar nomination for her documentary "13th," which premiered worldwide on Netflix in October. The movie investigates mass incarceration and racial inequality in the U.S. DuVernay spoke with Oprah Winfrey about the reaction to the documentary for an upcoming Netflix special.
Ava DuVernay on film career
Academy Award-winning movie "Selma" made Ava DuVernay the first woman of color to direct a film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Her new documentary, "13th," opens the New York Film Festival Friday. Gayle King spoke with DuVernay about an exceptional career with an untraditional start.
DuVernay on African American museum
Director Ava DuVernay made an orientation film for the National Museum of African American History and Culture about the significance of August 28 in black history. DuVernay spoke with "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the museum, reacting after finding out that a quote of her own will be displayed at the museum.
The director of "Selma" imagines how a late KKK leader would react to her filming a civil rights march on the bridge that bears his name
The director of "Selma" imagines how a late KKK leader would react to her filming a civil rights march on the bridge that bears his name. Watch Bob Simon's report "Selma."
Filming on Alabama's Edmund Pettus Bridge offered director Ava DuVernay a way to anger the ghosts of racism
Filming on Alabama's Edmund Pettus Bridge offered director Ava DuVernay a way to anger the ghosts of racism. Watch Bob Simon's report on the film "Selma" Sunday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
Ava DuVernay, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the debate over the film's historical accuracy
The acclaimed and controversial film "Selma" shows the struggle leading up to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It's the first major film to focus on Martin Luther King Jr. The film's director, Ava DuVernay, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the debate over the film's historical accuracy.
Ava DuVernay on "Array Crew," "Queen Sugar"
Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is expressing her commitment to a more inclusive Hollywood with a brand-new database called "Array Crew." DuVernay discusses why she built the database to connect hiring managers and talented crew members in film and TV who are women and people of color. She also remembers actress Cicely Tyson.
Ava DuVernay on John Lewis' life and legacy
In an interview with Norah O'Donnell, Ava DuVernay reflected on the life of civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis, whom she met while directing her film "Selma."
Netflix announces new series about Colin Kaepernick
Kaepernick will appear as himself in the series — as its narrator.
Ava DuVernay launches ARRAY 101
Award-winning director Ava DuVernay is turning her powerful productions into a resource for classrooms and independent study. She's launching a new initiative, through her production company ARRAY, offering learning companions for her TV and film projects. DuVernay speaks with Gayle King about the initiative.
Ava DuVernay has a new initiative to connect film and social justice
ARRAY 101 will offer free learning guides to accompany TV and film productions, and the first will be for "When They See Us."
Ava DuVernay on humanizing Central Park Five
In 1989, five black and Latino teenagers were wrongly accused of the brutal rape of a jogger in New York City’s Central Park. Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise became known as the Central Park Five. The boys were charged and convicted with no physical evidence implicating them. But in 2002, their convictions were overturned after DNA evidence and a confession exonerated them. Director Ava DuVernay joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her Netflix four-part series on the Central Park Five, "When They See Us."
2019 Emmy Award winners stand up for equality
The actresses used their acceptance speeches Sunday night to push for social change
Central Park Five prosecutor resigns from teaching position
The fallout continues after the release of "When They See Us," a miniseries detailing the events surrounding the Central Park Five
Central Park Five prosecutor calls Netflix series an "outright fabrication"
Fairstein, who oversaw prosecutors' interrogations, claims Ava DuVernay's Netflix series is "full of distortions and falsehoods"
Why Michael K. Williams says Obama helped him "grow up"
The actor takes on one of the most publicized crimes of the 1980s with his role in the new Netflix series "When They See Us"
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
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14-year-old girl allegedly zip-tied in raid, raising questions about ICE tactics
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands.
9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
FBI releases photos, videos of subject in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
FBI Director Kash Patel posted videos of a person outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie, on the morning of her disappearance.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Khanna names 6 men who he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
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Bodycam video shows scene of Border Patrol agent's shooting of Marimar Martinez
The three videos show what happened before and after the shooting by a Border Patrol agent on Oct. 4, 2025, in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood.
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Videos in the Epstein files reveal disturbing glimpses of his private life
The Epstein files released by the Justice Department include hours of video footage Jeffrey Epstein recorded, received or downloaded. The Free Press has compiled it all.
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Estée Lauder accuses Walmart of selling counterfeits of its products
Estée Lauder lawsuit alleges Walmart sells fake versions of products from brands including Aveda, Clinique and Tom Ford.
The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund
Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.
Vatican Bank debuts two Catholic-themed equity indexes
The Vatican Bank said the new indexes are "designed to serve as a reference for Catholic investments worldwide."
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
OpenAI starts testing ads in free version of ChatGPT
ChatGPT will clearly distinguish between ads and answers to user prompts on the AI platform, according to OpenAI.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect tariff authority
GOP leaders launched an unsuccessful bid to reinstate a ban on resolutions that challenged the president's sweeping tariffs.
Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats, sources say
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Don Lemon now represented by ex-prosecutor who resigned from DOJ
A high-profile former prosecutor who was part of a wave of resignations from the Justice Department's office in Minneapolis last month has a surprising new client: Former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Khanna names 6 men who he says were redacted from Epstein files for "no apparent reason"
Two lawmakers are accusing the government of improperly redacting some people's names from the Epstein files, including six men whose identities are now public.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna's application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology, the company said.
What to know about a new study on coffee, tea and dementia risk
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said the results of the study on coffee drinkers having lower risk of dementia should be taken "with a massive grain of salt."
Thousands of mothers were flagged to police over flawed drug tests at childbirth
The Marshall Project found more than 70,000 cases referred to law enforcement over allegations of substance use during pregnancy — and that's a significant undercount.
Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
Experts say Affordable Care Act sign-up data won't be clear until people who were enrolled have paid — or not — their new, often much higher, premiums.
Hospital flooded by Hurricane Helene to be rebuilt in another flood plain
Ballad Health, the nation's largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly, plans to rebuild Unicoi County Hospital in Tennessee on land that two climate modeling companies say is at risk of flooding.
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9 killed, dozens injured in shooting at British Columbia high school and home
The suspected shooter was found dead in the school from a "self-inflicted injury," Canadian police said.
Spanish skater in Minions costume reflects on music rights dispute, performance
Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate donned his Minions costume at the 2026 Winter Olympics in the men's short program, days after he received approval for the music.
Maxim Naumov makes Olympic debut 1 year after parents killed in midair collision
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
Irish man held by ICE says he had U.S. work permit, fears for his life
Seamus Culleton says he's been held for 5 months in a "filthy" ICE detention camp despite a U.S. work permit and green card application.
Airlines adjust as Trump's policies dry up Cuba's jet fuel supplies
A Canadian airline suspends flights to Cuba as U.S sanctions and Trump's tariff threats force Havana to warn carriers there's no way to refuel on the island.
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Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files
Chappell Roan says she's left her talent agency after its CEO, Casey Wasserman, was named in files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads
Just 30 seconds of highly coveted commercial airtime during the Super Bowl costs as much as $10 million, according to CBS News MoneyWatch. Bill Pearce, marketing faculty member at The University of California, Berkeley, joins to discuss some of the ads from Super Bowl LX.
Could Trump's Bad Bunny attacks alienate Latinos?
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show included superstar surprise guests and a message of unity and cultural celebration. While many praised the performance, President Trump took to social media to criticize the show. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins with analysis.
Bad Bunny and the politics of the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is a football game, an entertainment spectacle, a global billboard and a crucible of American political discord. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett explains.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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AI tech boom causes shortages
The demands of the artificial intelligence boom may be causing shortages in other sectors that help boost the U.S. economy. Shira Ovide, a technology reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Social media companies face massive trial
Opening statements began in a landmark trial against Google and Meta on the apparent harms of social media platforms. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Social media giants accused of "addicting the brains of children" as trial begins
Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.
Trial over social media addiction in kids begins
Opening statements began Monday in Los Angeles in a landmark trial over alleged social media addiction in children. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
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Scientists "quite surprised" to find one polar bear population thriving
After decades monitoring polar bears in Norway's far north, researchers say the animals have proven incredibly adaptable, but there are no guarantees for the future.
Mysterious dark matter seen in new map of distant galaxies
Dark matter doesn't absorb or give off light so scientists can't study it directly. But they can observe how its gravity warps and bends the star stuff around it.
Cow develops technique to scratch herself
"CBS Saturday Morning" learns more about Veronika, the clever cow who figured out multiple ways to scratch herself with a broom. It was the first time a cow was seen using a tool.
Almanac: January 18
"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date.
Fossils found at Dinosaur National Monument, first excavation in 100 years
The Dinosaur National Monument, which is located on the border between Colorado and Utah, was last excavated in 1924.
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Person of interest in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance detained in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and ransom notes were being investigated.
Retired FBI agents analyze new images in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
The FBI on Tuesday released images and videos showing a person outside Nancy Guthrie's front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.
Ex-FBI special agent on new Guthrie footage
The FBI on Tuesday released new surveillance footage of a masked person on the front porch of Nancy Guthrie's home. Former FBI Special Agent Jeff Harp joins to analyze the video.
Officials believe person in Guthrie video was armed
The FBI on Tuesday released surveillance images of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's front door. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has the latest.
Epstein survivor on DOJ's handling of files
The Justice Department is facing bipartisan criticism over its handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Danielle Bensky, an Epstein survivor, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
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New space station crew eager for Wednesday launch
The new crew will replace four station fliers who returned to Earth ahead of schedule last month due to a medical issue.
What led NASA to delay Artemis II launch
NASA's first crewed moon mission in more than 50 years has been delayed until March at the earliest. During a routine dress rehearsal of the launch, persistent liquid hydrogen leaks were discovered in the Artemis II rocket. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood breaks it down.
NASA hopes to fix Artemis II moon rocket leak with on-pad repair
NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
NASA delays Artemis II launch
NASA delayed the Artemis II moon rocket launch after a hydrogen leak was found during a wet dress rehearsal, the agency announced Tuesday. CBS News senior space consultant Bill Harwood has the latest.
NASA begins mission to map the boundaries of our heliosphere
A NASA mission is underway to map the heliosphere, which is a huge protective bubble around the solar system that was created by the sun.
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Person of interest detained in Guthrie case
With the search for Nancy Guthrie in its tenth day, law enforcement sources told CBS News that the Pima County Sheriff's Office detained a person for questioning. Tony Dokoupil anchors this special report.
Person of interest arrested in Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona has detained a person of interest connected with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, according to two law enforcement sources. Jessi Mitchell anchors this Special Report.
Hero dog leads police to missing 3-year-old
A neighborhood dog helped authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, find a missing 3-year-old boy last month in a dramatic rescue seen in newly released body camera footage. "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Team USA picks up five more Olympic medals
Team USA added five more medals at the Olympics onTuesday, bringing the total so far to seven. Meanwhile, the frustration continues for American skiing star Mikaela Shiffrin. Kelly O'Grady has the latest.
Teen says she was zip-tied in Idaho ICE raid
A 14-year-old girl said she was "crying" and "struggling to breathe" when law enforcement officers herded her onto a racetrack with other detainees and zip-tied her hands during an immigration raid. Matt Gutman reports.