Mint begins shipping Maya Angelou quarters
The U.S. Mint is shipping out the first of five new U.S. quarters, which includes poet, writer and civil rights icon Maya Angelou.
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Here are the women appearing on quarters this year
The groundbreaking group of women being honored include a poet, astronaut, movie star, principal chief and school superintendent.
New book portrays girls as trailblazing women
Photographer Tricia Messeroux is focusing on women and putting together a new book that features young girls who embody female trailblazers. It includes everyone from Maya Angelou to Beyoncé to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Jericka Duncan found out how the powerful images are inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Maya Angelou, Sally Ride honored by U.S. Mint
More women than ever are about to create change by appearing on American coinage. Poet Maya Angelou and Astronaut Sally Ride are two of 20 women who will be honored by the U.S. Mint by featuring them on the "tails side" of a series of quarters starting next year.
Maya Angelou and Sally Ride to be honored on quarters
The poet and astronaut will make history again as two of 20 distinguished women to be honored by the U.S. Mint.
Oprah Winfrey on her trailblazer
For Black History Month, hear from Oprah Winfrey about her trailblazer's enduring lessons. Winfrey says reading Maya Angelou's book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" as a teen helped her recognize that “a black girl’s story was worthy of being told and worthy of being heard.”
Ilhan Omar responds to "send her back" chants at Trump rally
"But because I criticize the president, I should be deported?" Omar said
Oprah Winfrey shares words of wisdom in commencement speech
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Google Doodle celebrates Maya Angelou
Wednesday's Google Doodle celebrates the life of author and poet Maya Angelou on what would have been her 90th birthday
Pa. high school apologizes for using inappropriate Maya Angelou questions on homework
Pennsylvania high school apologizing after students were given math homework assignment that asked which family member sexually assaulted Maya Angelou
Alan Thicke's touching tweet about life and death from 2012
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Maya Angelou gets a hip-hop remix
The late poet's work has been turned into music that aims to reach a younger generation
Maya Angelou stamp features quote that isn't hers
New "Forever" stamp features a quote incorrectly attributed to the late poet and civil rights champion
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Maya Angelou, the iconic poet and author who died last year at 86, will be honored with a ”Forever” stamp by the U.S. Postal Service
Maya Angelou, the iconic poet and author who died last year at 86, will be honored with a ”Forever” stamp by the U.S. Postal Service.
Bob Schieffer looks back at 60 years of interviews with newsmakers on CBS News’ “Face the Nation”
Bob Schieffer looks back at 60 years of interviews with newsmakers on CBS News’ “Face the Nation”
At a memorial service for poet Maya Angelou, First Lady Michelle Obama said Angelou's writings first inspired her as a young woman and still give her strength today
At a memorial service for poet Maya Angelou, First Lady Michelle Obama said Angelou's writings first inspired her as a young woman and still give her strength today. Former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey also reflected on Angelou's legacy at the service. Chip Reid reports.
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer recalls his own encounters with Maya Angelou, the legendary poet who passed away this week at 86
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer recalls his own encounters with Maya Angelou, the legendary poet who passed away this week at 86.
Author and poet Maya Angelou rose from a life of poverty and abuse to become an American literary icon. Gayle King was a personal friend to Angelou and shares about a special gift Angelou gave her
Author and poet Maya Angelou rose from a life of poverty and abuse to become an American literary icon. Gayle King was a personal friend to Angelou and shares about a special gift Angelou gave her.
Students from the Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. read from her famed poem “Caged Bird” about the struggle for freedom
Students from the Maya Angelou Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. read from her famed poem “Caged Bird” about the struggle for freedom. Angelou passed away Wednesday at 86 years old.
Familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou’s most famous words, from the poem “Caged Bird,” in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86
Familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou’s most famous words, from the poem “Caged Bird,” in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86.
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King speaks about why the poet and author's voice resonated with so many people
"CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King, who knew Maya Angelou for nearly three decades, speaks about why the poet and author's voice resonated with so many people
Poet and author Maya Angelou died Wednesday at her home North Carolina at age 86
Poet and author Maya Angelou died Wednesday at her home North Carolina at age 86. Angelou became an actress, a movie director, producer and won three Grammys. Her poem “On the Pulse of Morning,” read at Bill Clinton’s 1993 inauguration, became a bestseller. In 2011, President Barack Obama gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Michelle Miller reports.
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A report released by internal watchdogs at the Department of Veterans Affairs confirms allegations of widespread manipulation of wait times for veterans seeking a doctor's care; and, familiar faces recite some of Maya Angelou's most famous words, from the poem "Caged Bird," in honor of poet and author who died Wednesday at the age of 86.
What to know about Trump's DOGE, led by Musk and Ramaswamy
Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head an effort, dubbed DOGE, to reduce wasteful federal spending. Here's what it's about.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at bankruptcy auction
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DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions
The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" by bed bugs.
NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
House Ethics panel planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Gaetz
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he would nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be attorney general.
Mysterious diamond necklace linked to queen's demise sells for $4.8 million
The necklace containing around 300 carats of diamonds was bought by an unidentified woman who put in her bid over the phone, Sotheby's said.
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News projects Republicans will hold onto control of the House, with a handful of seats still undecided.
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DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions
The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" by bed bugs.
Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
It's Starbucks Red Cup Day. Here's what to know about the event.
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Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
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Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
It's Starbucks Red Cup Day. Here's what to know about the event.
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Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, saying parent company censored it over Gaza
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at bankruptcy auction
Satirical publication The Onion, with the support of Sandy Hook families, purchased the bankrupt site of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
Mysterious diamond necklace linked to queen's demise sells for $4.8 million
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DOJ report says Georgia jail left inmates vulnerable to dangerous conditions
The DOJ launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at the Fulton County Jail after several inmates had died in a matter of weeks. One inmate, according to his family, was "eaten alive" by bed bugs.
London mayor says Trump's attacks on him are due to his ethnicity and religion
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has accused Donald Trump of repeatedly criticizing him because of his "ethnicity" and Muslim faith, comments likely to renew his long-running feud with Trump.
Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, experts say.
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House Ethics panel planned to vote Friday on whether to release report on Gaetz
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Feds warn against bed rails, citing 18 deaths since 2021
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Why a "slowmance" may be a great approach this cuffing season
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Report: Diabetes rates have doubled
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Opioid overdose deaths drop for 12th straight month
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
McDonald's E. coli outbreak has sickened more than 100 people
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
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Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Delhi air pollution sparks emergency measures as smog shrouds city
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
NATO jets scrambled after Russian aircraft spotted
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.
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Billy Bob Thornton takes on oil industry in new series, "Landman"
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Landman," a series crafted specifically for him by Taylor Sheridan.
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In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
Jaleel White on life after "Family Matters"
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"Mornings Memory": Perdue workers visit farms
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Billy Bob Thornton on "Landman"
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Meta facing courtroom battle
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it "a toxic media platform"
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with "crazy low prices." Here's what to know.
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Technology helps preserve memories
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Scientists say biggest coral in the world discovered in the Pacific
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Surfboards with lights could deter shark attacks: "Invisibility cloak"
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Trump officials likely to reverse drilling waste "methane fee" EPA is imposing
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
Site of ancient, key battle in Iraq found using spy satellite images
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
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Skulls linked to missing woman, other possible victims found in New Mexico
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
Kelce's and Mahomes' homes burglarized
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Former prosecutor is arrested in beheading of mayor in Mexico
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
Kouri Richins, Utah mom charged with poisoning husband, denied bail
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
Pentagon leaker gets 15-year sentence
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
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Astronauts decline to answer questions about post-flight medical issue
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Cargo ship brings science gear, holiday treats to space station crew
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The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November
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"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
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.
Chinese space station gets new crew
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.
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Many of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick for attorney general, could affect how Congress acts during his confirmation process. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
NYC to get $9 congestion pricing in January
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that congestion pricing will come to New York City in January, charging most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief zone below 60th street.
Biden to meet with Xi Jinping at APEC summit
President Biden is heading to South America Thursday with his first stop coming at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit where he'll meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Is Trump AG pick a loyalty test for senators?
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, is facing a tough Senate confirmation process for the job. CBS News political director Fin Gómez reports on some of the speculation about why Trump made such a controversial pick.
Wholesale prices up 0.2% in October
A day after the CPI report revealed a rise in inflation for October, the Producer Price Index is showing a similar increase for wholesale goods. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has a look at the numbers.