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HBCUs fight back after decades of underfunding

There is a growing list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that are suing states for decades of underfunding. Four HBCUs in Maryland won a lawsuit against the state for $577 million, and Tennessee State University claims it is owed $544 million after being underfunded dating back to the 1950s. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks explains to CBSN's Tanya Rivero the impact the Maryland decision could have on the other 100 HBCUs.

Jun 15, 2021
07:32

Howard University names fine arts college after Chadwick Boseman

Howard alumna and celebrated actress Phylicia Rashad, best known for her work on "The Cosby Show," will serve as the college's dean.

May 26, 2021

How HBCUs prepare people for leadership roles

"CBS This Morning Saturday" co-host Michelle Miller joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" host Elaine Quijano to discuss the importance of historically black colleges and universities and how they cultivate leaders like Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard University alum.

Jan 20, 2021
05:57

Joe Biden Sworn In As 46th President Of The United States At U.S. Capitol Inauguration Ceremony

Howard University students celebrate as Kamala Harris makes history

"You have proven that we, as Black women, no longer have to wait in line for the right moment to be the change we want to see in this nation," one student said. "...because of you, Madam Vice President, we are all speaking."

Jan 20, 2021

Meet Kamala Harris' "secret weapon": Her sorority sisters

Members of the country's first Black sorority, which the vice president-elect joined while at Howard University, discuss what Harris' success means to them.

Jan 18, 2021

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Harris to be first HBCU grad in VP office

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris is the first woman, person of color and graduate of an Historically Black College and University to be elected vice president. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986. CBSN speaks to Howard University president Wayne Frederick about the impact Harris has had on the university and HBCUs as a whole.

Nov 8, 2020
07:51

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Top basketball recruit commits to Howard Univ.

When Makur Maker, one of the nation's top young basketball prospects, was considering where to attend college, he visited schools like UCLA and the University of Kentucky known for their hoops history. But a visit to Howard University put him on a different path -- one also steeped in history. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Khristopher Brooks interviewed Maker, and spoke to CBSN's Lana Zak about the trail he wants to blaze.

Aug 28, 2020
06:44

Black athletes flocking to HBCUs

Makur Maker visited the elite college basketball schools after graduating from high school, but he chose to attend Howard University, a historically Black school, instead. Maker told CBS News about why he chose Howard over places like the University of Kentucky and UCLA.

Aug 13, 2020
02:04

3 HBCUs announce largest donations in the schools' histories

Two of the schools received donations from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos.

Jul 29, 2020

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Kamala Harris reaching out to black students

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is actively reaching out to students at HBCUs - historically black colleges and universities. Tonight's debate is being held at an HBCU, Texas Southern University, and Harris, who graduated from the prominent HBCU Howard University, reached out to students with an open letter in TSU's student newspaper. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Stephanie Ramirez and LaCrai Mitchell joined "Red and Blue" to discuss the senator's outreach efforts.

Sep 12, 2019
07:42

Lawmakers planning Green New Deal rally

The 2020 Democratic primary sees climate change as a top issue up for debate. About 1,500 people are expected to gather at Howard University in Washington to mark the end of the Sunrise Movement's nationwide "Road To A Green New Deal." Zoya Teirstein from The Grist joins CBSN to talk about the upcoming rally.

May 19, 2019
04:59

2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals

Boseman to give commencement address at Howard University

Boseman will give the keynote address at his alma mater Howard's 150th commencement ceremony on May 12

Apr 19, 2018

Howard University sit-in ends after record 9 days

The leading protest group, HU Resist, had been calling for Howard University President Wayne Frederick's resignation

Apr 6, 2018

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"Life has turned completely upside down," says student at center of Howard University scandal

Howard University students have protested for six days, a record, after a Medium post accused Tyrone Hankerson, Jr. and others of financial mismanagement

Apr 4, 2018

Scandal at Howard University

An anonymous Medium post accused Howard University law student Tyrone Hankerson, Jr. of embezzling more than $400,000 from the financial aid office. The post, which has since been deleted, has caused a scandal at Howard University. Hankerson and his attorney, James Walker, join CBSN to discuss the allegations and what has happened to Hankerson since.

Apr 3, 2018
06:06

Students and members of the administration at Howard University hold a rally against sexual assault on the campus of the university April 11, 2016, in Washington. The rally was held as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Howard University president amid protests: "I am listening to you"

Students began holding a sit-in at the administration building at 2 p.m. Thursday, continuing into Friday

Mar 30, 2018

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Howard University embezzlement case

Howard University's president says six employees were fired following an investigation into misappropriated financial aid money totaling $1 million.

Mar 29, 2018
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Howard University says 6 were fired for misappropriating funds

An anonymous whistleblower accused employees of getting tuition benefits to cover the cost of taking classes while receiving grant money

Mar 29, 2018

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6 fired from Howard in financial aid scandal

Howard University said Wednesday it had fired six employees for allegedly misappropriating funds. The employees are accused of getting tuition benefits to cover the cost of classes while receiving grant money.

Mar 28, 2018
00:34

The essential Ta-Nehisi Coates

The bestselling author and essayist, who has become a lightning rod for his writing about race in America, says he wants readers to be haunted by his words

Nov 5, 2017

Comey's speech

Protesters disrupted an address by former FBI Director James Comey at Howard University in Washington, D.C. CBSN anchor Reena Ninan has more.

Sep 22, 2017
01:02

Comey's speech interrupted by protesters

"You sold out to the FBI!" students yelled at school administrators

Sep 22, 2017

College mishandled sexual assault reports, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs accuse historically black college of "retaliatory response to multiple complaints of sexual assault"

May 12, 2017

Nick Cannon starts freshman year of college at Howard University

Host of “America’s Got Talent” and “Wild ‘n Out” says in a statement that he “decided to obtain my first college degree from an institution that had a proven legacy of producing great minds”

Aug 23, 2016

President Obama talked about race and inequality in his commencement address to Howard University's class of 2016

President Obama talked about race and inequality in his commencement address to Howard University's class of 2016. DeMarco Morgan has more.

May 7, 2016
02:20

Biden signs government funding bill, averting a shutdown

The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.

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Death toll in attack at German Christmas market rises to 5; 200 injured

Police say the driver is under arrest after plowing into the crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people - including a 9-year-old - and injuring 200 others.

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House Ethics Committee expected to release Matt Gaetz report on Monday

The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.

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Rickey Henderson, MLB Hall of Famer, dies at 65

Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.

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Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.

7H ago

2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

59M ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JC Penny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

3H ago

Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

59M ago

Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

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Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.

updated 18M ago

Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

2H ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

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Party City files for bankruptcy, a day after announcing mass layoffs

Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.

6H ago

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Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans

Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.

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How much more will it cost to heat your home this winter?

Here's what's driving up home heating costs, and how much families are expected to spend this winter.

Dec 20

United States Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Check and Corner of Envelope

IRS sending up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's who qualifies.

The IRS said it's sending out checks worth up to $1,400 to 1 million people. Here's what to know about the "special payments."

Dec 20

Feds sue Zelle, alleging nation's biggest banks failed to stop fraud

Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.

Dec 20

Politics

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Kari Lake says she has no intention of turning Voice of America into "Trump TV"

Kari Lake, a former broadcast journalist who unsuccessfully ran for governor and for a U.S. Senate seat in Arizona, is President-elect Donald Trump's selection to lead Voice of America.

59M ago

Lara Trump won't pursue Rubio's Florida Senate seat, she says

Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, says she's removing herself from consideration for Marco Rubio's Senate seat.

updated 18M ago

2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

updated 34M ago

Mark Burnett, "The Apprentice" creator, tapped as special envoy to the U.K.

Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.

7H ago

President Biden Delivers Remarks On Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation To Supreme Court

Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed

The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.

Dec 20

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CDC releases concerning new flu numbers

Thirteen states reported "high" or "very high" levels of flu-like illness last week, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's double the number of states from the week before. Ali Bauman reports.

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A teen's misdiagnosis led to medication, but surgery led to a cure

Isaac Klapper was 10 years old when he started having episodes of what doctors initially thought was a movement disorder.

14H ago

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Stuffing stockings with skincare? Here's what kids should and shouldn't be using

Skin care is all the rage for teens and tweens these days, but be careful not to give products that could cause more harm than good.

Dec 20

Cost of health care concept, stethoscope and calculator on document

He went in for a colonoscopy. The hospital charged $19,000 for two.

A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.

Dec 19

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2 U.S. Navy pilots eject safely when jet shot down by likely "friendly fire"

An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.

updated 34M ago

Pope Francis tells Vatican staff to stop gossiping in Christmas speech

Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."

14H ago

At least 38 dead after crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil

In 2024, more than 10,000 people died in traffic accidents in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Transportation.

10H ago

Rocket from Yemen strikes Tel Aviv, injuring 16 people

Inside Gaza, mourners held funerals for 19 people, 12 of them children, killed in Israeli strikes.

14H ago

What we know about suspect in Christmas market attack in Germany

The suspect, identified by local media as 50-year-old Taleb A., was arrested after plowing a black BMW into a Christmas market crowded with holiday shoppers in Magdeburg, Germany, killing at least five people and wounding more than 200 others.

14H ago

Entertainment

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Blake Lively accuses co-star of sexual harassment

Hollywood star Blake Lively is accusing her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment in a new lawsuit. His attorney has denied the allegations.

4H ago
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Blake Lively accuses "It Ends with Us" co-star of sexual harassment

The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."

2H ago

Young dancers take on lead roles in Christmas classic "The Nutcracker"

The New York City Ballet has been performing "The Nutcracker" for decades. Each year, young dancers make their mark on the ballet.

15H ago

How Robert Eggers revives "Nosferatu"

Director Robert Eggers' highly-anticipated horror film "Nosferatu" will hit theaters on Christmas Day. The acclaimed director sat down with CBS Saturday Morning to talk about bringing the classic vampire tale to a new audience.

16H ago
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The man behind method acting

50 years ago, "The Godfather Part II" was playing in theaters nationwide. The film catapulted Lee Strasberg, whose namesake form of acting preparation was used by some of the film's leads, to stardom. Dozens of the entertainment industry's biggest stars have trained at his institute, learning the techniques of method acting. Michelle Miller went behind the scenes to learn more about "The Method Man."

16H ago
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case about TikTok ban

The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.

Dec 18
01:31

Teen victim of deepfake porn urges Congress to pass "Take It Down Act"

Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.

Dec 18

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.

Mar 28
03:27

Supreme Court to decide on future of TikTok

The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.

Dec 18
03:28

FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

Dec 18

Science

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What to know about the winter solstice, 2024's shortest day

The 2024 winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, happens on Saturday, Dec. 21, and is marked with traditions and celebrations around the world.

15H ago

Class-action lawsuit over plastic recycling

This week a group of plaintiffs in Missouri, Kansas, California and Florida filed a class-action lawsuit against dozens of companies and organizations, claiming they've falsely promoted how easy it is to recycle plastics. CBS News Los Angeles climatologist Marina Jurica has the details.

Dec 20
04:48

Why fish, birds and other animals yawn too, according to an expert

Humans aren't alone when it comes to yawning — all vertebrates do it. But why? An expert explains the likely reason behind this "evolutionarily ancient" act.

Dec 20

Americans coexisted with 4-ton sloths for millennia, research shows

Early Americans may have spent millennia sharing prehistoric savannas and wetlands with enormous beasts, research shows.

Dec 20

EPA tackling pollution in at-risk communities

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Biden created a new Office of Environmental Justice that seeks to address pollution levels in disadvantaged and marginalized communities. However, there is concern that the incoming Trump administration could do away with the new department. David Schechter reports.

Dec 19
03:51

Crime

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Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Her dad believes DNA could reveal killer

A look back at how "48 Hours" covered the 1996 Christmastime murder of JonBenét Ramsey in 2002, and what her father John Ramsey says about the unsolved Colorado case nearly 28 years later.

1H ago

Will convicted wife killer Scott Peterson get a new trial?

After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.

2H ago

Several hurt after driver plows through Texas mall; suspect killed by police

The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.

3H ago

CEO killing sparks concerns about extremism

Luigi Mangione, now held in a New York City lock-up, could face the death penalty if convicted of the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The killing is sparking new concerns about violent extremism bubbling across the country.

17H ago
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Dozens injured in Germany Christmas market attack

At least two people are dead and dozens more injured after a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany. Authorities say the driver of the car was arrested and that it appears to be a deliberate attack. Elaine Cobbe has details.

Dec 20
02:13

Space

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Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists

New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.

Dec 19

NASA astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore, wearing Boeing spacesuits, depart the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 5, 2024.

Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space?

Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.

Dec 18

NASA delayes return date for astronauts

NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.

Dec 18
02:57

NASA leader weighs in on Elon Musk, SpaceX and plans for moon rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.

Dec 18

Boeing Starliner crew's return delayed again

Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.

Dec 18
03:08

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Nov 29
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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.

Dec 18
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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.

Dec 3
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Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.

Dec 1
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for Dec. 21, 2024

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Boy's own newspaper brings neighborhood together

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