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The story behind the flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner"
The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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The flag is housed in a climate-controlled, light-protected chamber at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
Texas congressman Dan Crenshaw said Berry should be removed from the team bound for the Tokyo Olympics.
The USOPC also outlined its guidance against hate and discriminatory speech by athletes.
"We are now, I think, ready to move past the protesting phase and actually move into putting all of the talk into actual work," USWNT defender Crystal Dunn said.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban hoped people who are passionate about the anthem being played will be "just as passionate in listening to those who do not feel it represents them."
Watch For A Limited Time Only: "CBS This Morning" co-host Anthony Mason looks back at Whitney Houston's now-famous rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Super Bowl XXV, how the performance came together and why the NFL tried to make last-minute changes. Available online only through February 5, 2021.
96-year-old Pete DuPre takes his trusty harmonica everywhere – and he just played it at West Point. The WWII veteran was invited to play the "Star Spangled Banner" before the Army-Navy basketball game, something he was honored to do.
Ten years ago, she tweeted that one day she would sing the national anthem at a Super Bowl. The pop powerhouse made her dream a reality Sunday night.
Debate around length of Gladys Knight's rendition of national anthem dominated sports-betting sites after big game
"I am proud to use my voice to unite and represent our country in my hometown of Atlanta," Knight said
A 3-year-old named Drake was asked to sing the national anthem at the Auburn Doubledays game in Auburn, New York, and he hit it out of the park
An event organizer called it a "learning experience" and going forward, the anthem will be played at every game
The NFL approved a mandate that requires players to stand if they're on the field or stay in the locker room during the anthem
She said that she tried her best and wanted to "try something special"
California chapter of NAACP pushing to get rid of national anthem, calling it racist, anti-black
"We believe everyone should stand for the national anthem. That's an important part of our policy," Roger Goodell said
Song has been a fixture at American sporting events for generations, and so have protests
"That's a total disrespect of our heritage. That's a total disrespect of everything that we stand for," he said
Aretha Franklin’s lengthy version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" Thursday became a popular topic at Thanksgiving dinner
Athletes join San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest
And at least one owner backs his players' moves as controversy continues over athletes' role in promoting conversation about societal issues
The controversy over the 49ers QB sitting for the national anthem has fans snapping up his number 7 jersey
Star Swain's family convinced her to sing the national anthem during a visit to the Lincoln Memorial, and the video has since gone viral
It was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song. Now she's a viral sensation. Omar Villafranca has more.
Turkish officials say the terrorist attack at the airport in Istanbul looks like the work of ISIS; it was supposed to be just a stop on a family vacation, but Star Swain's visit to the Lincoln Memorial stirred her patriotism and she burst into song
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
The National Hurricane Center says Beryl regained hurricane strength as it churned across the Gulf of Mexico, then made landfall over the central Texas coast.
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Ukrainian officials say at least 31 people were killed and a children's hospital seriously damaged in a massive Russian missile attack.
The 2024 French election results were no big win for far-right, but the next steps are unclear. Here's what could happen.
From heart disease monitoring to post-surgery recovery, here's why some doctors are recommending the use of smart wearables like the Apple watch.
Three administrators have been "permanently removed from their positions" at Columbia College and "remain on leave" over texts they exchanged during an on-campus event about Jewish life at the school, Columbia University's president announced Monday.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
The USPS is set to hike the cost of postage for the second time this year. Here's when the new rates are taking effect.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
"I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," one skeptic of higher education said.
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
The USPS is set to hike the cost of postage for the second time this year. Here's when the new rates are taking effect.
"I don't think colleges are teaching people what they need to get a job," one skeptic of higher education said.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
For recent grads, smaller cities can offer better career opportunities and more affordable housing. Here's why this city ranks No. 1.
One reason for the record volume might be that flight prices dipped slightly during the holiday weekend.
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
The 2016 RNC platform mentioned the word "abortion" 35 times. The proposed 2024 platform mentions the word once.
President Biden has been working to address concerns, especially among Democrats in Congress, about his ability to serve another term after his poor debate performance.
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
Ahead of a potentially pivotal week on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris campaign is stepping up its contacts with lawmakers amid growing calls for the president to step down from the Democratic ticket.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
From heart disease monitoring to post-surgery recovery, here's why some doctors are recommending the use of smart wearables like the Apple watch.
The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
An anti-sunscreen movement is heating up online this summer, spreading misinformation that could lead to potentially dangerous behavior. Dermatologists are taking to social media to stop the misinformation.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A Russian court on Monday convicted Zhenya Berkovich, a prominent independent theater director, and playwright Svetlana Petriychuk of terrorism charges and sentenced them to six years each in prison.
"That's how we get apex predators," one expert at the Long Island Aquarium told CBS News. "The strongest will survive."
A 150 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton found in Wyoming is on display in Denmark – after briefly being lost in transit.
The State Department has urged Americans not to travel to Israel and the West Bank.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Paramount Global, the owner of CBS News, has made a multibillion-dollar deal to merge with the film production company Skydance Media. To make that possible, Skydance is buying another company, National Amusements, controlled by Shari Redstone, which owns the largest share of Paramount Global.
Actor and filmmaker Rashida Jones, best known for her roles in the popular TV shows "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," talks about her new project "Sunny" and taking on a different genre in the mystery thriller.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Correspondent Nancy Giles visits art exhibitions, in Washington, D.C., and New York City, that explore the possibilities of a future as distilled through the pain and promise of the African diaspora.
In the 25 years since his debut on Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, the animated character who lives in a pineapple under the sea, has also appeared in video games, three feature films, and even a Broadway musical. For the voice actors behind SpongeBob and other denizens of Bikini Bottom, the show – a gentle, silly reminder about the value of optimism and friendship – also reminds us of the kid inside us all. Lee Cowan reports.
Cybercriminals are using "smishing" scams to get iPhone users to reveal their Apple IDs, Symantec warns. Here's what to watch out for.
ElevenLabs uses AI to capture the voices of deceased performers such as Judy Garland and James Dean.
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.
Last year, Americans downloaded dating apps more than 36 million times, which is down 16% from 2020. Dating coach Damona Hoffman says an increasing number of her clients are feeling what she calls "dating app burnout," which is stress and fatigue caused by endless swiping.
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
Recent studies show that kids are increasingly becoming concerned about the effects of climate change. Elizabeth Bagley, the managing director at Project Drawdown, joins CBS News with tips on how to talk to children about the future of the planet.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Jay Johnston, who also starred in "Bob's Burgers," faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison after pleading guilty to civil disorder.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
The remains of more than 440 people have been unearthed so far in a case that has been dubbed the "Shakahola forest massacre."
Daniel Paduchowski called Flagstaff police, saying his wife never returned after leaving to go for a run and a swim, authorities said
Two young girls brutally killed on California's Torrey Pines State Beach six years apart. Thirty years later, DNA on one of the victims leads to two suspects — one of them worked for police.
Four volunteer crew members emerged Saturday from NASA's first simulated Mars environment, where they'd spent more than a year.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
At least one person has died and more than 2 million are without electricity after Beryl made landfall in Texas. The storm made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, but has been downgraded to a tropical storm. CBS News Texas' Jason Allen reports from Palacios and CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more from Sugar Land.
CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams got a rare look inside Rafah, where she joined the Israel Defense Forces trying to eradicate Hamas in the southern Gaza city. This comes as efforts for a potential hostage release and cease-fire deal appear to progress and as Israel ramps up raids in Gaza City.
Five congressional Democrats have publicly called for President Biden to step down from the 2024 race, and there are reports that other senior legislators may have expressed similar concerns during a call with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports from Capitol Hill.
President Biden is hoping to combat continued calls from several Democrats for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race after his poor debate performance against former President Donald Trump. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes is following Mr. Biden's moves to quiet the criticism.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire called on residents to shelter in place as Tropical Storm Beryl causes flooding and power outages. Whitmire said about two million people are without power in the region, including 700,000 in Houston.