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In Mississippi, we remember the life, death and legacy of Emmett Till. Then in Delaware, we visit a new exhibit that’s celebrating the often overlooked fashion pioneer Ann Lowe. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
A testing policy in Mississippi is being examined as a possible model for rapidly improving childhood literacy rates. Boston University professor Marcus Winters joins CBS News to explain what the Magnolia State is doing right when it comes to educating children.
The verdict came after a four-day trial in a lawsuit by Claudia Linares, the widow of Lopez, who sought $20 million in compensation.
"That's a real dinosaur," one person said of the gator's record-breaking size.
"I honestly feel disrespected," D'Monterrio Gibson said after hearing about his termination.
The judge said he declared the mistrial due to the errors of a police detective during his investigation and testimony.
A conservator typically has authority over the finances and personal affairs of the person they're overseeing.
The White Mississippi officers mocked two Black men with racial slurs throughout a 90-minute torture session, then devised a cover-up that included planting drugs and a gun, prosecutors say.
Court documents said the six White former law enforcement officers in Mississippi called themselves the "Goon Squad" "because of their willingness to use excessive force" and "not to report it."
Shunekndrick Huffman broke out of a correctional facility and held three people at gunpoint last year before being recaptured, authorities said.
President Biden is signing a proclamation Tuesday establishing a national monument for Emmett Till and his mother. The announcement comes on what would have been Till's 82nd birthday. This land in Mississippi, known as Graball Landing, is where Till's brutally beaten body was found in 1955. It will soon be one of three sites for the monument. Elise Preston traveled to those locations and spoke to the people who fought for years to make this a reality.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, has launched an investigation into the teen's death.
The men say the Mississippi deputies beat them, sexually assaulted them and Tasered them repeatedly before one of them was shot in the mouth.
Dr. Rachel Morris, an OB-GYN based in Jackson, Mississippi, is responding to worries about worsening maternal care in the state by launching a program that trains emergency workers on how to deliver babies. Caitlin Huey-Burns has the details.
Residents without power in Oklahoma waited in long gas lines so they could fill up generators or use their car's air conditioning.
As labor and delivery units across the state shutter, one doctor has started a program to help train emergency workers to deliver babies.
In the year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, Mississippi has seen several labor and delivery units shutter. Critics say that, despite new legislation expanding postpartum Medicaid and encouraging adoption, the state isn't doing enough to meet the crisis of infant and maternal mortality. Caitlin Huey-Burns takes a look at how families and doctors are managing for the series "After Roe: One Year."
Residents in Jasper County, Mississippi, are facing the aftermath of a powerful tornado that ripped apart homes and other buildings. It was one of more than 20 confirmed tornadoes in the U.S. since Friday. At the same time, other parts of the South are dealing with intense heat. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more from Dallas.
Officials estimated that 20 or 30 homes in the area were either significantly damaged or destroyed by a tornado in Jasper County overnight.
Sgt. Greg Capers had previously been suspended with pay after shooting Aderrien Murry in May.
Tupelo Fire Department Sergeant Michael Moody confirmed the deaths to CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges that the 911 dispatcher was told there were children in the home and that law enforcement didn't "assess the situation" properly before discharging the firearm.
Officials noticed Joseph Spring and Michael Lewis, both 31, were missing during the morning headcount at Mississippi's Raymond Detention Center.
A Mississippi police officer shot an 11-year-old boy in his own home. His family says the middle schooler was following an officer's orders when he was shot. Omar Villafranca reports.
After the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether possible Russian air defense action may have played a role.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
Gunfire at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night left three people wounded, police say. Another was stabbed. One was in critical condition.
Two people have been arrested and are facing charges of felony child abuse after a one-month-old baby was discovered in the median of a road Christmas morning.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Rain and high winds were expected roll through parts of Oregon and Washington, while fog settled over an area from Kansas City to Chicago.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Bargain hunters are busy amid seasonal discounts and "going out of business" sales by at least two retailing chains.
Toy stores and the toy industry are warning that Trump's pledge to add tariffs to Chinese imports could harm their businesses.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
Defense lawyers say the former longtime CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch may have dementia, prompting a competency hearing.
Last-minute grocery items and gifts can be found on Christmas Day, but many retailers and chains may be closed today.
President Biden's final holiday in office will take place largely out of the public eye.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
Marianne Williamson sought the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024.
Ryan Wesley Routh is being held in Miami awaiting trial in Fort Pierce.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
A growing number of young people are receiving prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. Janet Shamlian examines why.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
The FDA has raised the level of a Costco egg recall, warning of the risk of severe illness or death due to potential salmonella contamination. Over 10,000 cartons of Kirkland brand organic eggs sold at stores across the South are affected. Customers are urged to discard or return eggs marked with Julian code 327 and a use-by date of Jan. 5, 2025.
With flu levels rising, Dr. Rabia De Latour shares ways to support your immune system and stay healthy during the holidays.
Seasonal illnesses are increasing just days away from the holidays. The CDC reports positive flu tests are up 9% in the most recent week and cases of whooping cough are six times last year's rate. Dr. Susannah Hills, an ear, nose and throat specialist at Columbia University Medical Center, explains how to stay safe.
Here's what to know about the United States' involvement with building and operating the Panama Canal.
The day after Christmas in 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake under the Indian Ocean triggered tsunami waves that killed some 230,000 people across a dozen countries.
The arrest announcement follows the death of Russia's Lt. Gen Igor Kirillov, who was killed on Dec. 17 by a bomb hidden on an electric scooter parked outside his apartment building.
After an Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether possible Russian air defense action may have played a role.
Boxing Day 2024 is here, but not all Americans understand the meaning of the holiday celebrated in countries like the U.K. and Canada.
Beyoncé surprised fans by bringing out Shaboozey to perform "Sweet Honey Buckiin," and Post Malone joined her for "Levii's Jeans."
Angel Blue, who was recently named Classical Music's "Vocalist of the Year," is set to perform the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera. Known for her Grammy-winning performances, Blue will take the stage in New York beginning on Dec. 31. She joins "CBS Mornings Plus."
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
New artificial intelligence features appeared across the tech landscape this year, from the latest iPhone to chatbots like Google's Gemini. Adam Auriemma, the editor-in-chief at CNET, joins CBS News 24/7 with more.
A robotic exosuit may seem like science fiction, but a team of South Korean researchers is turning the concept into reality. CBS News' Leah Mishkin explains how the new tech is helping people with disabilities walk on their own.
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.
TVs are some of the most popular items to fly off store shelves during the holidays. But this year, experts say shoppers are going bigger than ever. CBS News' Jeff Wagner explains.
Despite the hype over artificial intelligence in medicine, the systems require consistent monitoring and staffing to put in place and maintain.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
Tahlequah has a newborn girl, years after she made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days.
An ancient shipwreck that dates back to the 7th century B.C.E. has been removed from waters off Spain, two decades after its discovery in 1994.
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.
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.
Gunfire at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night left three people wounded, police say. Another was stabbed. One was in critical condition.
A corrections officer died after an assault by an inmate in an Ohio prison on Christmas morning, authorities say.
Agents found 30 brick-like packages of cocaine inside the backpacks, located in a wooded area in Washington near the U.S. border with Canada.
Authorities in Mississippi say a "desperate" and "very dangerous" convicted murderer, Drew Johnson, is back in custody after escaping from prison Tuesday.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up missions in 2025 to expand humanity's horizons, from the moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond.
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.
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.
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.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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.
It's not yet clear how a plane traveling from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku crashed while trying to land in western Kazakhstan. This comes as questions emerge about Russia's involvement in the incident. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Severe storms with the threat of isolated tornadoes and large hail are set to pick up in Texas Thursday afternoon, potentially causing major travel delays. Meanwhile, an atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rain and snow to the Pacific Northwest. CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Grant Gilmore has a look at the forecast.
Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have factored into Wednesday's crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.
The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC's top seed for the playoffs on Christmas Day as they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-10. Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer for The Athletic, joined CBS News to discuss that matchup and the Baltimore Ravens' thumping of the Houston Texans.
Millions of Americans are expected to do online shopping during their off time between Christmas and New Year's Day and in stores, several clearance products will be hitting shelves. Jordyn Holman, business reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss post-Christmas deals and CBS News New York reporter Derick Waller has more on holiday returns.