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Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
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Rapper West says amendment barring involuntary servitude creates "slavery in disguise" for prisoners
West spoke of his support for President Trump while wearing a MAGA hat on "Saturday Night Live"
Kanye West will serve as the show's musical guest instead
Trump-supporting rapper said he's sorry for the way his remark made people feel, but he didn't retract it
Just a week after hosting a star-studded listening party for "Ye" in Jackson Hole, Kanye West hosted another event for another new album
Kanye West thanked his fans after his new album, "Ye," dominated both Apple Music and Spotify
The album also touches on an argument he had with wife Kim Kardashian West
A charity named after Kanye West's late mother, Donda West, is changing its name after a spat with Kim Kardashian West
"I want people to understand that the truth is the truth and a lie is a lie," Wonder says
Tidal is hitting back after a newspaper claimed the streaming service falsified numbers about Kanye West and Beyoncé's streams
R. Kelly is just one of the stars who's recently claimed to be a victim of a "public lynching"
The hashtag #IfSlaveryWasAChoice was trending on Twitter after rapper Kanye West said 400 years of slavery "sounds like a choice" in an interview Tuesday with TMZ. Danielle Young, a writer and producer for The Root, when asked if Kanye's comments could be a teachable moment called West "a substitute teacher at best."
A look at the pundits and influencers the rapper is reading and watching
History experts and professors are taking to social media to correct rapper Kanye West's comments about slavery.
West made the comments during an interview with TMZ and drew immediate criticism
Kanye West has given his first interview since his controversial return to Twitter. In the interview with TMZ Live, West was confronted by a TMZ report after West said slavery "sounds like a choice." Tanisha Ford, associate professor of Africana studies and history at the University of Delaware and author of "Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul" joins CBSN to talk about what she thought of West's comments.
Kanye West is going more in depth about why he relates to President Donald Trump
Kanye West made his support for President Trump public on Twitter. Fans and fellow celebrities reacted to the revelation, with Chance the Rapper coming his defense tweeting, "black people don't have to be Democrats." The statements from both artists have ignited a debate on race and politics. Slate's chief political correspondent and CBS News political analyst Jamelle Bouie joins CBSN to discuss why Kanye is facing criticism for his support and the perception black conservatives.
"I'd never support anyone who has made a career out of hatred, racism and discrimination," Chance says
"You're way too powerful and influential to endorse who he is and what he stands for," Legend wrote
President Donald Trump responded to two pop culture moments from the past week on "Fox & Friends" on Thursday, praising Kanye West and criticizing Shania Twain
Kanye West is tempering his declaration of love for President Trump after his wife intervened
West announced Thursday that he has a pair of new albums coming out, including one with Kid Cudi
SpaceX founder Elon Musk is an inspiration to many -- but who inspires him? Well Kanye West, obviously, Musk said during an interview at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.
Kim Kardashian West revealed the name of her third child, and this time, the reality star looked to the Midwest for inspiration
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
An advocacy group called the photos evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Sandra Hemme, now 64, had been serving a life sentence after she was twice convicted of murder in the death of library worker Patricia Jeschke.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Officer Daniel Auderer was heard laughing after stating Jaahnavi Kandula was dead, saying her young life had "limited value."
More than 1,000 flights had been canceled in the U.S. as of Friday morning, and airlines are warning of disruptions throughout the day.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Cash, cars and even cows are just a few ways some nations reward their medal-winning Olympic athletes.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
Some of traditionally liberal Silicon Valley's biggest names are backing Trump.
Trump officially became the GOP's 2024 presidential nominee at the Republican National Convention. Here are the top highlights.
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
An advocacy group called the photos evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Israel's military says a drone attack launched from Yemen has killed 1 person in Tel Aviv and left at least 8 others wounded.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
Bob Newhart, a groundbreaking standup who became a sitcom star, died Thursday at 94. Starting in the 1960s, he was hugely popular, first with his best-selling comedy albums, then on the CBS comedies that bore his name. His work influenced generations of comedians.
A worldwide computer outage, centered on Microsoft, has grounded flights and disrupted businesses. Some TV channels have been knocked off the air as IT experts scramble to fix it.
New York Times technology reporter Adam Satariano explains the impact and risks of the computer outage that is centered on Microsoft and what users can expect.
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.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
A technical problem that global cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike says it has identified in its software and is working to resolve is causing massive outages around the globe for businesses, airlines and people using Microsoft. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on how airlines are responding to the outage and Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute at George Mason University's Scalia Law School, joined CBS News to discuss how an incident like this happens.
With President Biden sidelined by COVID and trailing Trump in a new poll, Quentin Fulks, the Biden-Harris campaign's principal deputy manager, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the increasing calls from within the Democratic party for Biden to drop out of the race and re-election campaign strategy.
Sources tell CBS News that the Secret Service says it was notified of a suspicious person with a rangefinder 20 minutes before the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. CBS News confirms the gunman's father called police before the shooting, concerned about his son's whereabouts.