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As the U.S. celebrates Juneteenth, there is still disagreement over proposals for reparations for African Americans following generations of systematic injustice at the hands of local and federal institutions. Justin Hansford, a commissioner for the National African American Reparations Commission and law professor at Howard University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Evanston, Illinois, a Chicago suburb, was the first municipality in the U.S. to launch a government-funded reparations program for Black residents. But now a conservative group has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming the program discriminates against non-Black residents. Emmanuel Felton, race and ethnicity reporter for the Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the situation.
Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and their descendants for the city's role in perpetuating racism and discrimination, with several stating that this was just the start of reparations for Black residents.
Hochul said she knows many New York residents do not support it, but added it had to be signed.
Construction of Interstate 94 tore through St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood, once the heart of the Black community in Minnesota's capitol city. Decades later, city leaders are trying to restore what some families lost: their property and a chance at building generational wealth.
We look at how the state of California is taking a step towards reparations for descendants of enslaved people. Then in Wyoming, we visit the more than 100-year-old family-owned resort, Dornans, inside the Grand Teton National Park. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
California's first-of-its-kind task force on reparations for Black Americans has submitted its final recommendations to the state legislature. The 1,200-page report is the result of two years of work that looked at how the state can best atone for the impact of slavery and decades of racial discrimination. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports from Los Angeles.
After conducting over two years of research and holding public hearings, the task force presented its findings and recommendations to lawmakers last week.
It is now up to California lawmakers to consider more than 100 recommendations from a state task force on reparations to Black residents. Elise Preston spoke to some residents about what the proposals could mean.
Americans everywhere are commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. In honor of Juneteenth, CBS News Streaming is hosting a special marathon of BET's "America in Black" series. Ed Gordon, a special correspondent for "America in Black," joined CBS News to talk about his reporting for the series on reparations.
New York would be following the lead of California, which became the first state to form a reparations task force in 2020.
Historic effort to grapple with the legacy of slavery comes with hundreds of recommendations and complex financial calculations.
The Earl of Harewood says families like his own "can never do enough" to make amends for the evil of the transatlantic slavery.
California's task force on reparations for Black Americans is facing a July deadline to submit its recommendations. William Darity Jr. and A. Kirsten Mullen, who co-wrote the book "From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century," join John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
Shelby County. which includes the city of Memphis, is forming a committee to study the feasibility of reparations for the descendants of slaves. Katherine Burgess, a reporter for The Commercial Appeal newspaper, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano and Errol Barnett to discuss why this is happening now and the arguments surrounding it.
One reparations expert says the royal family knows exactly "what it will mean to actually apologize" for being "heavily involved" in the slave trade.
In his record-breaking book “Spare,” Prince Harry addresses his family's historical connection to slavery, acknowledging that the monarchy rests upon wealth generated by "exploited workers and thuggery, annexation and enslaved people." Holly Williams reports that while members of the British royal family have expressed sorrow about their links to slavery, there has never been an official apology, and activists like Esther Stanford-Xosei are actively calling for reparations.
At the United Nations COP27 climate conference in Egypt, world leaders are asking if wealthy nations that emit the most greenhouse gasses should pay poor ones to compensate for their losses and damage caused by the warming planet.
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is coming under criticism for comments he made this weekend claiming Democrats are "pro-crime" and favor reparations for the descendants of people who were enslaved in the U.S. because they believe "the people that do the crime are owed that." CBS News' Meg Oliver and Lilia Luciano have more.
Tuberville said Democrats are "pro-crime" and "want reparations because they think the people that do the crime are owed that."
Berlin considers the matter closed, but Poland says negotiations on reparations will be a "long and not an easy path," but "will bring success."
An Illinois city became the first in the U.S. to implement reparations in an effort to close the wealth gap.
Evanston, Illinois in 2019 became the first city in the U.S. to implement reparations to address the lasting harms from slavery and discriminatory housing policies. Certain residents received money to be used on either mortgages or home repairs. Adriana Diaz has more.
Hours before Prince William and Kate touched down, protesters called on Britain to "apologize now" for its colonial past.
April will mark one year since a House committee approved legislation that would study slavery reparations for African Americans. H.R. 40 would create a panel that would examine lasting effects of slavery and discrimination in the U.S. But the bill has yet to be brought to a full vote in the chamber. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee, who is the lead sponsor of H.R. 40, joins CBS News' Lilia Luciano to discuss.
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Gisèle Pelicot said she had no regrets, but hope for the future after a judge sentenced her ex-husband to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping her for years.
President-elect Donald Trump was charged in a sprawling racketeering case related to the 2020 election.
Kevin Underwood, who killed 10-year-old Jamie Rose Rolin in 2006, died by lethal injection in Oklahoma. It was the 25th and final U.S. execution this year.
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
U.S. stocks are stabilizing following one of their worst days of the year.
Teamsters union says Amazon workers at seven warehouses plan to walk off the job Thursday morning in multiple states.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
The U.S. government could face a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. Here's what could be impacted.
"My phone was ringing off the hook," Republican Rep. Andy Barr said. "The people who elected us are listening to Elon Musk."
After a Republican revolt led by Elon Musk and Donald Trump torpedoed a plan to fund the government, a new path forward remains unclear as Congress lurches toward Friday night's deadline.
The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be removed from the 2020 election case against President-elect Donald Trump.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Products sold as tabletop firepits, firepots, miniature fireplaces or portable fires for indoor use are "extremely dangerous," consumer agency warns.
A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
Russia's Vladimir Putin, in his annual marathon news conference, laments "serious blunders" by his security forces and says he'll meet Trump "any time" about Ukraine.
Two highway crashes in southeastern Afghanistan killed a combined total of 50 people and injured 76, a government spokesman says.
"Mayotte is demolished," an airport security agent told President Emmanuel Macron as he arrived in the remote French territory five days after Cyclone Chido.
Officers arrested a woman who was the missing male's partner and another man who was her ex-partner, police said.
The incident happened one day after a blast caused by another improvised landmine killed two Mexican soldiers and wounded five others.
For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a hub of innovation.
Sixteen-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys celebrates her Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen" earning a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. In an exclusive interview, she revisits her alma mater to honor the teacher who inspired her and surprises students.
Since 2014, Variety's "Actors on Actors" has showcased one-on-one conversations between Hollywood stars, offering unique insights into their craft. Co-editor-in-chief and executive producer Ramin Setoodeh joins us to discuss the series' impact.
The three surviving core members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, talk to Anthony Mason about becoming Kennedy Center honorees, the band's legacy and loyal fans, and the magic of music and songwriting.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
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.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
Luigi Mangione may also face a federal charge after arriving in New York. This comes after the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing waived extradition in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
California court documents revealed that the 15-year-old Madison, Wisconsin, school shooting suspect was in contact with a man who was allegedly plotting another attack. This comes as the identities of the two Abundant Life Christian School fatal shooting victims have been revealed. CBS News' Ian Lee reports.
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, has waived extradition and is being transported from Pennsylvania to New York. CBS News' Nicole Valdes has more.
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione is returning to New York City after waiving extradition in Pennsylvania.
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing is expected to waive extradition back to New York from Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
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.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
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.
The Texas government is working to implement ways to deter illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House with big deportation plans ahead. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
Luigi Mangione may also face a federal charge after arriving in New York. This comes after the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing waived extradition in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in a challenge to the TiKTok ban that President Biden signed into law. This comes as President-elect Donald Trump signals he may have a soft spot for the Chinese-owned social media app. Emily Baker-White, an investigative reporter for Forbes, joins CBS News with more.
A look at the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip is providing a glimpse at the supplies reaching residents as allegations of looting and corruption continue. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Young adults appear to be prioritizing their sleep more than older generations. CBS News' Cristian Benavides looks at the lengths some are going to achieve a good night's sleep.