Athletes protesting racial injustice
Athletes join San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest
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NFL player loses another endorsement over anthem protest
CenturyLink drops linebacker for his decision to join protest inspired by former college teammate Colin Kaepernick
Chris Brown refuses to stand for national anthem
The singer is no stranger to controversy
Upton slams Dolphins players who knelt during anthem
Supermodel Kate Upton has condemned the four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the national anthem
Sociologist on Kaepernick
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick sparked a national debate after refusing to stand during the national anthem in protest of racial inequality. In an interview with James Brown, Dr. Harry Edwards describes how athletes like Kaepernick can frame the debate to move racial discussions forward.
Several NFL players, teams make gestures during national anthem
And at least one owner backs his players' moves as controversy continues over athletes' role in promoting conversation about societal issues
Chiefs' player raises fist during national anthem
It was the only such gesture visible throughout the early NFL games, as the anthems took on more significance 9/11 anniversary
McRaven urges University of Texas athletes: Don't be like Kaepernick
University chancellor, and man who oversaw plan to kill bin Laden, says for all of America's imperfections, the flag can still unite people
2016 NFL season preview
The NFL season is underway, with 13 games scheduled for Sunday. CBS Sports Radio talk show host Amy Lawrence joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to preview the season, including the controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem controversy and teams to watch this year.
Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall takes a knee during national anthem
The Denver Broncos linebacker is a college teammate of San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe blocked in bid for second national anthem protest
Washington Spirit prevented the midfielder from kneeling during the national anthem by altering its pregame ceremonies
Goodell addresses Kaepernick's decision to kneel during national anthem
NFL commissioner says he disagrees with Colin Kaepernick’s choice to kneel, but recognizes the quarterback’s right to protest
Where Colin Kaepernick is scoring big
The controversy over the 49ers QB sitting for the national anthem has fans snapping up his number 7 jersey
NFL season preview
How will Colin Kaepernick's protest impact the 2016 season? Will Tom Brady keep up his playoffs streak? And what does it mean for Los Angeles to have the Rams back? CBS Sports Network's James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the upcoming NFL season, which begins Thursday, Sept. 8.
JB on 2016 NFL season
Excitement is building for Thursday's kickoff of the NFL season. James Brown, host of "The NFL Today," joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of the upcoming season.
Obama on Kaepernick
President Obama said that Colin Kaepernick was exercising his First Amendment rights when he refused to stand during the national anthem at a game. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has the details.
Supporting Colin Kaepernick
U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe took a knee during the national anthem at one of her games, in support of quarterback Colin Kaepernick's recent protest against racial injustice. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
Obama: Kaepernick is "exercising his constitutional right"
The president defended Kaepernick, who has refused to stand during the national anthem to protest racial discrimination in the U.S.
U.S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe kneels during national anthem
Megan Rapinoe knelt during the national anthem before the Seattle Reign’s game against the Chicago Red Stars “in a little nod” to NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick
Police union threatens security boycott over Kaepernick protest
Union representing cops who patrol San Francisco 49ers home games say they might refuse if team doesn't stop QB's protest
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Arian Foster on Kaepernick
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is sparking a debate after refusing to stand for the national anthem before football games. Kaepernick explained last week that he would not "stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color." Miami Dolphins running back Arian Foster, who spoke with the quarterback, tells CBS News why he shares Kaepernick's frustrations.
Kaepernick protest analysis
Colin Kaepernick says he's addressing racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem at his NFL games. His actions are sparking a mix of outrage and support. MTV senior national correspondent Jamil Smith joins CBSN to discuss the impact of Kaepernick's silent protest.
Teammate joins Colin Kaepernick in kneeling during national anthem
Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid kneeled during the national anthem in San Diego, continuing the quarterback’s preseason protest
49ers QB Kaepernick brings anthem firestorm to military appreciation game
Will Kaepernick sit down during the national anthem at Thursday's game in San Diego, where the 49ers take on the Chargers?
FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
Millions on high alert as massive winter storm to hit multiple states
Millions in the U.S. are in the path of the first major winter storm of the year, which is expected to dump snow and ice and create dangerous conditions from the Central Plains to the East Coast.
Thune privately told Trump that Hegseth has votes to be confirmed, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
Congress counts electoral votes tomorrow. What to know
Several changes to the electoral vote count have been enacted since a violent mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming
The large avalanche happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.
Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.
Nancy Pelosi says violence of Jan. 6 "didn't end that day"
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the violence of Jan. 6, 2021, "didn't end that day," accusing president-elect Donald Trump of stoking continued violence in the aftermath of the attack on the Capitol.
Ukraine launches counterattack in Russian border region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost his country's air defenses at a Ramstein group meeting in Germany this week.
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Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Skier killed, another injured after avalanche triggered in Wyoming
The large avalanche happened Saturday in a backcountry area about 20 miles east of Grand Teton National Park.
Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader John Thune join Margaret Brennan.
FBI probing Bourbon Street attacker's past trips to New Orleans and Cairo
Federal agents investigating the deadly attack say the perpetrator recorded himself riding through the French Quarter on a bicycling using Meta glasses.
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Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.
Social Security Fairness Act set to get Biden's signature
Legislation granting full Social Security benefits to nearly 3 million retirees will soon get become law, advocates say.
Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm
American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.
U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover
The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.
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Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions
New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.
Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader John Thune join Margaret Brennan.
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."
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USGA warns of link between alcohol, cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General has called for new warning labels on alcoholic beverages that warn of a link between drinking and cancer. The announcement sent shares of alcohol stocks tumbling, but such labels are still a long way off, especially with the change in presidential administrations just two weeks away. Here's what to know about the warning.
Surgeon general calls for alcohol cancer warning
The U.S. surgeon general is now recommending a new label on alcohol products that warns of the risks of cancer, similar to the warning labels on cigarettes. A new advisory says alcohol consumption is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, behind smoking and obesity. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
Flu emergency room visits now "very high" nationwide, CDC says
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.
Mediterranean diet ranks healthiest again. Here's what the 3 top diets entail.
Looking to boost your nutrition this year? The Mediterranean diet has topped the U.S. News & World Report's annual diet list again. Here's what to know.
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Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117
Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.
Ukraine launches counterattack in Russian border region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost his country's air defenses at a Ramstein group meeting in Germany this week.
Trump praises Meloni for having "taken Europe by storm" during visit
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attended a documentary about Trump ally John Eastman's attempts to overthrow the results of the 2020 election.
Austrian Chancellor says he will resign after new government talks fail
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said Saturday he will resign in the coming days.
Congress notified of planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
President Biden has made it clear that Israel has the right to defend its citizens as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas in Gaza.
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Melania Trump documentary will be released by Amazon Prime Video this year
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music
"Sunday Morning" contributor Bill Flanagan remembers the former president's love of music, and how his celebrations of America's musical heritage spanned the genres of country, gospel, classical, jazz, blues and rock 'n' roll.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama, Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America.
Adrien Brody on "The Brutalist"
In the sweeping new period drama "The Brutalist," Adrien Brody stars as László Toth, a Jewish Hungarian architect who survives the horrors of World War II, and seeks to rebuild his career after emigrating to America. Brody talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his own family's emigration experience, and of navigating film work ranging from his Oscar-winning performance in "The Pianist" to the whimsy of Wes Anderson.
Who's hosting the 82nd Annual Golden Globes? All about Nikki Glaser.
Known for her brutally honest style, comedian Nikki Glaser takes the stage as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards tonight.
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What to know about car rental app Turo
The car rental app Turo is working to understand how two of its vehicles were used in the deadly New Orleans attack and Cybertruck bombing in Las Vegas. The Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside of President-elect Donald Trump's Las Vegas hotel and the electric truck used in the New Orleans attack were both rented via Turo. New York Times technology reporter Eli Tan joins CBS News 24/7 to explain how the app and its background check process work.
Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know
Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.
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.
The legal grounds for a TikTok ban delay
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School associate professor Alan Rozenshtein breaks down the legal basis for the request.
Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
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Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy
As the U.S. Capitol prepares to honor former President Jimmy Carter, Rolling Stone climate reporter Jeff Goodell looks back on his environmental legacy.
U.K.'s biggest dinosaur footprint site discovered: "So surreal"
It is hoped the discovery will provide clues about how dinosaurs interacted, as well as their size and the speeds at which they moved.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the U.S. New Year's Eve
Solar storms may bring northern lights to several states in the northern U.S. just in time for New Year's Eve, but cloud cover may put a damper on festivities.
New species, including "blob-headed" fish, identified across world in 2024
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
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Investigators say jealousy was a motive in murder of Texas teen
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
Did a dentist accused of murder poison his wife's protein shakes?
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
New Orleans starts to heal after terrorist attack
The crowds began returning to Bourbon Street in New Orleans and memorials grew as the city processed the deadly truck attack this week that killed 14 people. Omar Villafranca has more.
The death of Livye Lewis: A party, a murder, and a man on the run
After a party in Hemphill, Texas, Livye Lewis is discovered dead and her ex-boyfriend Matthew Edgar is found bloodied on the ground nearby. What happened along the side of the road where they were discovered?
Bomb-making material found in home of truck attacker
New Orleans is ramping up security in the aftermath of the New Year's Day terror attack that killed 14 people and wounded dozens more. The city is set to host the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebrations in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, investigators revealed that bomb-making materials were found inside the attacker's home in Houston and the Airbnb where he was staying. Omar Villafranca has more.
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.
When and where to see the Quadrantids, 2025's first meteor shower
The first meteor shower of 2025 is about to peak. Here's how to watch and where you can see the Quadrantids.
Space debris weighing over 1,000 pounds crashes into Kenya village
Officials said they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
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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 Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
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.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
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Remembering Jimmy Carter
The state funeral began Saturday in Georgia for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann reports from Carter's hometown of Plains.
Homan vows administration to address immigration on "day one"
Tom Homan, set to be President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," reiterated on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the incoming administration will concentrate on "public safety threats and national security threats" in its plans for mass deportations starting on "day one."
How both sides of sides are preparing as Trump set to take office
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to close the U.S.-Mexico border, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from both sides of the border.
Himes: Lone wolf attackers are " "extraordinarily difficult to detect"
House Foreign Affairs Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner, Republican of Ohio, and ranking member Rep. Jim Himes, Democrat of Connecticut, joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" in the wake of the terror attack in New Orleans that left 10 dead. But, as Himes noted, there are "consistently" these lone wolf attackers who get radicalized, maybe on social media, maybe in some other location," and these individuals are "extraordinarily difficult to detect."
Pelosi: Violence of Jan. 6 "didn't end that day"
As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi says the violence "didn't end that day," noting the attack on her husband in their home that followed the next year.