Democratic candidates gather to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
The candidates' appearance in Columbia was likely to be the last before the candidates return to South Carolina ahead of the Feb. 27 primary
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MLK rally turns celebratory after Confederate Flag drama
For 30 years in South Carolina, civil rights leaders have spent holiday honoring Dr. King calling for removal of racist symbol, but not now
Sixty years ago,Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man
Sixty years ago,Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on a bus to a white man. It was an iconic moment in the nation's Civil Rights movement. CBSN's Elaine Quijano has more on the historic event.
Jimmy Carter to mediate MLK family feud
Former president stepping in to help resolve a legal battle over slain civil rights icon's Bible, Nobel Peace Prize
First Christmas without him. Inside MLK's home in 1968
The wife and children of Martin Luther King gather around the tree in 1968, their first Christmas after his death.
Confederate flags placed at renowned church near MLK Center
Police say 2 men were caught on surveillance video arranging the flags around the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta
Native South Carolinian and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to CBSN about the flag's removal
For the first time in over 50 years, the Confederate battle flag will not appear on the capitol grounds in South Carolina. Native South Carolinian and civil rights activist Rev. Jesse Jackson talks to CBSN about the flag's removal.
As President Obama looked for words to comfort the nation Thursday, he found them in a eulogy delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after four young black girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church
As President Obama looked for words to comfort the nation Thursday, he found them in a eulogy delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after four young black girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church. "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley reports from South Carolina.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the June 18, 2015 edition
Dylann Storm Roof, 21, is in police custody after police say he fatally shot nine people inside a South Carolina church on Wednesday night; As President Obama looked for words to comfort the nation Thursday, he found them in a eulogy delivered by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., after four young black girls were killed in the 1963 bombing of a Birmingham church.
Long after Martin Luther King's death, his message of non-violence is carried by a protege
Long after Martin Luther King's death, his message of non-violence is carried by a protege. Anna Werner reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley from January 19th, 2015
The sudden icing caused hundreds of accidents and nine deaths over the weekend; and, long after Martin Luther King's death, his message of non-violence is carried by a protege.
CBS News correspondent Anna Werner discusses her interview with Bernard Lafayette, a civil rights activist and minister who was with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the day he was killed in Memphis
CBS News correspondent Anna Werner discusses her interview with Bernard Lafayette, a civil rights activist and minister who was with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the day he was killed in Memphis. Lafayette is continuing MLK's legacy.
Family members of Martin Luther King Jr. have sued another family member over control of Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and his personal bible
Family members of Martin Luther King Jr. have sued another family member over control of Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and his personal bible. The plaintiffs are concerned that the bible will be sold to a private owner.
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”
Fifty years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize. CBS News' Dean Reynolds finds his legacy is still strong in Chicago
Fifty years ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. won the Nobel Peace Prize. CBS News' Dean Reynolds finds his legacy is strong in Chicago, where a history teacher has been inviting marchers from the past to talk to students of the present.
The president and Prime Minister Narenda Damodardas Modi of India paid homage to the civil rights icon in Washington, D.C.
The president and Prime Minister Narenda Damodardas Modi of India paid homage to the civil rights icon in Washington, D.C.
MLK children locked in legal battle
Brothers file lawsuit against sister over father's Bible, 1964 Noble Peace Prize
The first family visited the DC Central Kitchen to help make meals for the homeless.
The first family visited the DC Central Kitchen to help make meals for the homeless.
Remembering lawmakers involved in passing the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, Vice President Joe Biden urged the audience at the National Action Martin Luther King Day breakfast to work to restore the law.
Remembering lawmakers involved in passing the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act, Vice President Joe Biden urged the audience at the National Action Martin Luther King Day breakfast to work to restore the law.
The King Foundation honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with song during a visit to his monument in Washington, D.C.
The King Foundation honored Martin Luther King, Jr., with song during a visit to his monument in Washington, D.C.
Martin Luther King on JFK murder: "Shocking"
MLK: President's death "very shocking and upsetting"
MLK: President's death "very shocking and upsetting"
Nov. 23, 1963: CBS News correspondent Ray Moore interviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. about his reaction to the news of President John F. Kennedy's murder.
Full episode of the CBS Evening News from August 28, 2013
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the late civil rights leader and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington; and, Marian Wright-Edelman, Andrew Young and Julian Bond were all a part of the March on Washington half a century ago. Scott Pelley speaks with them about that day, and what is left to be done.
Nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the late civil rights leader and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington
Watch: Obama's speech on 50th anniversary of March on Washington
President Obama spoke in front of the Lincoln Memorial Tuesday to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech given during the civil rights March on Washington 50 years ago
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UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in targeted shooting, NYPD says
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for kids
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
Gunman in CEO's shooting death is on the loose. What we know.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Trump considering replacing Hegseth with DeSantis for defense secretary
This comes after President-elect Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a memorial for fallen law enforcement officers Tuesday in Florida.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
South Korean leader faces likely impeachment over martial law order
South Korea is reeling over a shock martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose short-lived gamble will have major implications.
2 babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day were rescued by stranger
Two infant girls were reported missing after the car they were in was stolen. The babies were later found left out in the cold.
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Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman, 41, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial spaceflight.
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
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Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods
Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman, 41, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial spaceflight.
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Who is Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in Manhattan?
Here's what we know about UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot to death in Manhattan on Wednesday.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
As China responds to the latest U.S. measures by banning the export of several key minerals, one analyst warns of "a trade war that has no winners."
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Trump taps Peter Navarro, convicted of contempt of Congress, as trade counselor
Peter Navarro served as a trade adviser in the first Trump administration, and was recently released from a four-month prison sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Mitt Romney criticizes those who "tear at our unity" in Senate farewell speech
Sen. Mitt Romney warned in his farewell address of those who "tear at our unity," urging America to uphold the nation's values as he capped more than two decades in public service.
Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman, 41, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial spaceflight.
Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"
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9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
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How to sleep, breathe and drink water better, according to an expert
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CU Anschutz Medical Campus' grant to help restore vision to blind patients
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received up to $46 million in a grant to help develop an innovative treatment to cure blindness.
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have proposed.
Are flu and COVID high now? Here's how the season has started
Levels of both the flu and COVID viruses are still low across much of the country, the CDC says.
Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.
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Pope Francis receives first all-electric popemobile from Mercedes
Pope Francis uses the popemobile to greet pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during general audiences and other papal ceremonies.
Man severely injured protecting wife from polar bear attack
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China bans export of key minerals to U.S. as trade row deepens
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Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific apologizes for showing "Family Guy" episode
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U.S. slams China for hitting Philippine vessels with water cannons
China put "lives at risk" with the "unlawful use of water cannons" against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, the U.S. ambassador in Manila says.
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Dolly Parton's new children's book stars her French bulldog Billy
Dolly Parton appeared on "CBS Mornings" Wednesday from Nashville to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas."
Lisa Lisa on rediscovering her voice
Lisa Lisa talks about her unforgettable 80s hits, her journey in music and how her perspective has changed over the years.
Inside the world of freediving
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Dolly Parton on new children's book
Dolly Parton joins "CBS Mornings" to unveil her latest children's book, "Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas," which features her real-life French bulldog, Billy.
British indie-rock band Sports Team robbed at gunpoint in Vallejo, California
A touring British indie-rock band said they lost personal gear when armed robbery targeted their van while they were getting coffee at a Vallejo Starbucks Tuesday morning on the first day of their U.S. tour.
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Most common passwords of 2024 revealed
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Bluesky says X's "partisan microphone" are driving users to it
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Company pilots drone food delivery service
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Canada's antitrust watchdog files lawsuit against Google over its ad business
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Starbucks plastic cup investigation
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NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
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Divided U.N. negotiations for plastic treaty
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Honolulu hopes to identify long-unclaimed bodies with advanced DNA testing
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Dishing up space food
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging in the hours after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
What we know about the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting death
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday in what officials are calling a targeted attack.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in NYC shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, according to the NYPD. A United Healthcare spokesperson told CBS News the incident occurred during the company's investors conference.
Babies dumped from stolen car on freezing day rescued by stranger
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Trump taps billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as next NASA chief
Jared Isaacman, 41, the founder and CEO of Shift4 Payments, has emerged as a leading figure in commercial spaceflight.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of the "Sombrero galaxy"
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Blue Origin launches 6 tourists to the edge of space
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
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Trump, Musk attend SpaceX launch
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Hawley says Hegseth cancelled meeting
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Will DeSantis replace Hegseth pick?
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shot deadllll
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
NYPD update on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
The NYPD spoke with reporters Wednesday about their ongoing efforts to find the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier in the day outside a New York City hotel.