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Fred Gray and Benjamin Crump were brought together at the Tuskegee History Center in Alabama to talk about their life's work and what it took to pave the way for countless others.
Senate gearing up for Trump's impeachment trial; Continuing the fight for civil rights.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s children, Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, and his granddaughter, Yolanda King, read part of the civil rights icon's "The American Dream" sermon. MLK Jr. originally delivered the speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta in 1965.
From Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to the Chinese Lunar New Year, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Martin Luther King Jr.'s granddaughter Yolanda King shares what issue she hopes to help change. The civil rights leader's daughter Bernice King comments on the need to be a responsible citizen and his son Martin Luther King III says he's inspired by movements like Black Lives Matter, #MeToo and others.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s granddaughter Yolanda King, daughter Bernice King and son Martin Luther King III comment on the civil rights leader’s famous speech on his dream for America. They share what it means to them and how it is still relevant today.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s son Martin Luther King III is asked what he thinks his father would say if he were alive today. King said his father would be “concerned” about the direction some leaders have taken, but added that he believes “we would be on a different trajectory” if his father had not been killed.
The civil rights activist was arrested December 1, 1955, after refusing to give up her seat on a public bus.
Nearly 70% of Kansas City voters supported returning Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard to its original name, The Paseo. Allison Kate from the Kansas City Star joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss the reasons behind the vote.
"Tommy was the finest public servant I have ever known," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wrote in a statement
The Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee says the symbol was spray-painted on the parking lot outside building that burned Friday
The descendants of the civil rights icon are entrusting homes to the National Park Service, thanks to the once-anonymous donor
The contract guaranteed the Dodgers would pay him $5,000 for the season
KTVI says managers spoke with Kevin Steincross and believe the phrase was inadvertent and not reflective of his "core beliefs"
Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy assassinated. The Tet Offensive. President Nixon's election. Apollo 8 misison. Fifty years later, "CBS Sunday Morning" chronicles 1968, the year that changed the course of American history.
The "Queen of Soul" is being honored by fans, including her friend Sam Moore
Charles Schulz added Franklin to his famed comic strip after getting a letter from a mother who was feeling helpless
After a violent incident with police was captured on camera at a Waffle House, Bernice King is calling for change
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years after his assassination
Singers who happened to be in Memphis at the same time as Dr. King sang for the civil rights leader just two weeks before his death
"The Bishop's Pawn" is a historical thriller based on the events surrounding Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. Author Steve Berry said in interviews he read around 400 books for research, and tells CBSN about his questions surrounding King's assassination.
April 4, 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In remembering his legacy, it's important to remember his message was rooted in his Christian faith. Rev. Leslie Copeland-Tune, the director of Ecumenical Advocacy Days for Global Peace with Justice and the assistant director of justice and advocacy for the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA, joins CBSN to discuss Dr. King's message of faith.
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, Americans paused to celebrate his life and the movement that changed a nation
Paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., 50 years after his death; choir remembers chance meeting with Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was shot and killed 50 years ago but his life and legacy continue to have an impact on the world today. Retired CBS News correspondent Bill Plante covered King's work and his assassination in 1968. Plante joins CBSN to discuss his reporting on the civil rights icon during the turbulent 1960s.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Democrats and Republicans are vying to win control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election. Follow the results here as votes come in.
Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.
In many key states in the 2024 election, it may take a while to know who has won — and much longer to get official, certified results.
Election results that look like victory for one candidate at 10 p.m. could shift the other way at 11:30 p.m., or even later. And it may take days to find out who won.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
A hurricane warning is in effect for the Cayman Islands and a hurricane watch for parts of Cuba as Tropical Storm Rafael churns toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as "Fat Leonard," masterminded an unprecedented bribery and fraud scheme targeting the U.S. Navy.
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
CBS News national exit polls tell us who voted, what issues were on their minds, whether they voted for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election — and why.
Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
Homeowners in the U.S. are getting older as the dream of buying a house slips further out of reach for many Americans.
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.
Home Depot co-founder Bernard "Bernie" Marcus helped launch the home improvement chain in 1978.
Final polls before Election Day 2024 show Trump and Harris tied in key battleground states as Americans await results. See the latest updates and stream live coverage here.
Trump Media & Technology Group's main asset is the social media app Truth Social. Here's how it's performing.
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.
Democrats are facing strong headwinds as they seek to defend their narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate. Follow live 2024 election results here.
Democrats and Republicans are vying to win control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 election. Follow the results here as votes come in.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent comments on fluoride are prompting questions about its safety in drinking water. Here's what to know.
As tensions mount on Election Day 2024, here are some last-minute tips to ease stress and anxiety, according to experts.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Run for Recovery, a new program, offers a boot camp for people in recovery from substance use who dream of holding political office.
Experts say Southwest District Health in Idaho is the first public health department in the nation to be restricted from giving COVID-19 vaccines.
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and defense minister Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds over the war in Gaza.
"There is no food or drink," one north Gaza resident fleeing from Israel's devastating offensive said. "Hunger has killed us."
See how one of the 15 finalists for Prince William's 2024 Earthshot Prize Awards is already helping people live their dreams.
A local Peruvian soccer match was called off due to weather, but as players left the field, lighting struck, killing one man and wounding five others.
Minneapolis musician Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, died Monday.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Producer, composer and arranger Quincy Jones died Sunday, November 3, 2024, at age 91. In this "Sunday Morning" report that originally aired on March 9, 2008, correspondent John Blackstone talked with the impresario about his indelible mark on contemporary music - from being hired by Lionel Hampton at age 15, to his collaborations with icons like Frank Sinatra, to spotting the untapped potential of a young Michael Jackson.
Actor Cole Hauser joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the return of the hit series "Yellowstone," the Dutton family's fight to protect their land, and his role as Rip Wheeler.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.
Elon Musk is encouraging X users to report instances of voter fraud in a new group on the platform. Many of the posts are unsubstantiated or false.
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.
Reddit's stock leaps nearly 40% after the social media company reported a quarterly profit amid strong user growth.
While scam phone calls have slightly decreased in the last three years, scam texts have tripled. A consumer report found that phone companies need to do more to prevent robocalls and texts for customers. CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen has more.
The presidential race and high-profile congressional contests may be dominating election coverage and fundraising, but many local and state elections are poised to affect the nation's progress on climate action and the shift toward clean energy. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
East Coast and southern U.S. states experienced high temperatures this Halloween, with the heat forecast set to break records. CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak reports on the weather and how New Yorkers celebrated the festivities.
A new report from the World Weather Attribution group has found that the 10 deadliest weather events of the last 20 years were intensified by manmade climate change. CBS News climate correspondent David Schecter has more.
Transportation is a lifeline, but experts say it's aging, underfunded and unable to withstand more frequent and intense extreme weather events. And if changes aren't made quickly, the EPA says the costs will be "steep," with hundreds of billions of dollars of damage every year.
Hurricane Helene is one of the deadliest hurricanes to make landfall in the mainland U.S. For many places across Florida, Tennessee and the Carolinas, recovery could take months or even years — and the next president will play a vital role in what that process looks like when they take office in three months. Here's what to know about Project 2025, former President Donald Trump's and Vice President Kamala Harris' stances on extreme weather, disaster recovery, and the root of the increasing frequency and power of storms — climate change.
The teenagers involved were on their way to secondary school, police sources said.
Skyler Philippi, 24, has been charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility.
Colombia's foreign ministry said that all of the victims were migrants who had been "caught in the crossfire."
A Kenyan man was convicted Monday of plotting a 9/11-style attack on a U.S. building on behalf of the terrorist organization al-Shabab.
The attackers shot a man recovering from a gunshot wound more than 10 times, then killed officers who tried to stop them, officials said.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
A new crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country's only woman spaceflight engineer, entered the Tiangong space station following an early morning launch into orbit.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
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.
Officials in the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, say they are restarting the count of around 31,000 ballots due to a closing seal issue in one of the voting machines. The recount could delay the state's results. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.
Latino and other minority voters could help flip certain battleground states that are vital for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Soledad O'Brien and Ed O'Keefe break down the key voter demographics.
Immigration and security at the U.S.-Mexico border have remained pivotal voting issues for many Americans participating in the 2024 elections. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez breaks down how voters in border towns feel as Election Day continues.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump spent the last weeks of their campaigns reinforcing their political messages and appealing to undecided voters. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha and Republican strategist Matt Gorman join CBS News with more on the final stage of the 2024 presidential race.
Thousands of voters headed to the polls on Election Day in Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina and Georgia. CBS News' Lilia Luciano, Kris Van Cleave, Skyler Henry and Mark Strassmann report on voting in the battleground states.