10/19: Red and Blue
President Biden meets with group of Democrats; New York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from City Hall
President Biden meets with group of Democrats; New York City to remove Thomas Jefferson statue from City Hall
The toppling followed a Black Lives Matter protest but it wasn't clear who yanked it down. The Founding Father was a slaveowner.
An exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Va., illustrates both the brilliance of the Founding Father's vision and what, to many, is an unforgivable blind spot
Thomas Jefferson is revered as America's third president, first secretary of state, and the main author of the Declaration of Independence. What's less well-known is his role as an architect who helped shape the look of early America. An exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia is exploring that legacy in a very modern way. Correspondent Brook Silva-Braga reports on Jefferson's influence on architecture, and on the upcoming dedication at the University of Virginia – a campus he designed – of a memorial to "enslaved laborers."
The latest installation at Monticello gives the most personal look yet at a shameful chapter in American history
Shannon Lanier and Lucian Truscott, both descendants of Thomas Jefferson, discuss with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers whether Sally Hemings’ descendants should be allowed to be buried in the Monticello Graveyard. Hemings, one of Jefferson’s 600 slaves, had children with the former president, and Lanier is from her side.
Shannon Lanier, a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and his slave, Sally Hemings, discusses with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers how he reconciles the Founding Father's words in the Declaration of Independence and his ownership of more than 600 slaves.
In our series, A More Perfect Union, we aim to show that what unites us as Americans is far greater than what divides us. In this installment, we're looking at Thomas Jefferson's legacy and the unbreakable connections of his descendants. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
In his new book "Presidents of War," historian Michael Beschloss explores the expanding powers presidents have to send the United States into war. Beschloss spoke to "Red and Blue" about how things have changed since the times of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.
Minted in 1792 at Thomas Jefferson's request, this example of a "Birch Cent" is expected to haul in big bucks
Benjamin Rush helped set off the Boston Tea Party and signed the Declaration of Independence at 30
When he discovered the wine he paid $400,000 for was not really owned by Thomas Jefferson, billionaire Bill Koch spent $35 million to investigate and confront the fraudsters
When he discovered the wine he paid $400,000 for was not really owned by Thomas Jefferson, billionaire Bill Koch spent $35 million to investigate and confront the fraudsters
To celebrate July 4, the New York Public Library displayed its rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, featuring Thomas Jefferson's condemnation of the slave trade. But that passage was dropped in the final version of the document to appease southern delegates. Bestselling author of "Don't Know Much About History" and historian Kenneth C. Davis joined "CBS This Morning" to dispel some commonly-held myths from U.S. history and shed light on some of its most famous names.
Melania Trump announced Timothy Harleth has been appointed White House chief usher
The room where Sally Hemings lived with her and Jefferson's children is being transformed to educate the public
School president quoted University of Virginia founder in statements made to campus community before, after Donald Trump's election
Remembering the TRUE day of American Independence
Although just one heartbeat from the presidency, being Vice President doesn't make it any easier to win the top job
From the founding fathers to an eerie coincidence, check out these little-known truths about the U.S. holiday
Banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grappled with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
Although Donald Trump vows to bring U.S. prices down "very quickly," some economists say his policies could rekindle inflation. Here's what to know.
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
A 72-year-old man killed a grizzly bear in Flathead County, Montana after it attacked him while he was out picking berries.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Investors are sizing up which industries could benefit under a second Trump administration. But Wall Street preach caution, saying it's easy to get burned.
Starbuck's mobile order ahead and pay features are down. Here's what the company is doing to restore them.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
Experts say the increasing demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit a record high this year.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The House Oversight Committee refused to push back the date of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle's testimony.
Experts say not enough is yet known about the parents of gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks, who have been cooperating with investigators.
Researchers have published more than 24,000 papers on long COVID — a constellation of health effects such as shortness of breath, fatigue, brain fog and heart failure that last months or years after the initial infection.
Mr. Biden indicated earlier Friday he could be back on the campaign trail within days.
"Great scans, everything was clear. Cancer-free,"19-year-old Isabella Strahan said after a battle with medulloblastoma, a malignant brain tumor.
Republicans were once the party of Obamacare repeal and abortion opposition. They've said little about either issue in Milwaukee.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
The judge ruled that two social media posts targeting Meloni by journalist Giulia Cortese amounted to "body shaming."
The boat, carrying more than 80 people, was en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands, officials said.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
Gymnast Shoko Miyata, 19, left Japan's training camp in Monaco after an investigation found she allegedly violated the Japan Gymnastics Association's rules on drinking alcohol and smoking.
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
After the success of "Heat Waves," Dave Bayley opens up about his struggles and the creative process behind Glass Animals' new album, "I Love You So F***ing Much."
Glass Animals, famed for their hit "Heat Waves," recently released their latest album. Anthony Mason catches up with the band in London, revisiting the street where their success story started.
Sarah Gelman, editorial director for Amazon Books, joins "CBS Mornings" with must-read book recommendations for the summer.
Shannen Doherty had accused Kurt Iswarienko of prolonging the divorce so he didn't have to pay spousal support.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
A global tech outage impacted millions on Friday after a faulty software update was sent from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike to Microsoft clients. CrowdStrike provides antivirus software to Microsoft for its Windows devices. Dan Ives, managing director and senior equity analyst for Wedbush Securities, joined CBS News to discuss the incident.
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 Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Experts say the surging demand for energy in the U.S. is forecast to hit record-highs both this year and next year, straining the country's aging power grid and creating more planet-warming emissions. Part of the demand is from a growing number of data centers across the nation and the rise of artificial intelligence.
The melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets causes water to move closer to the equator, fattening the planet and slowing its rotation, according to a recent study.
Spade-toothed whales are the world's rarest, with no live sightings ever recorded. Until, perhaps, now. One may have washed up onto a New Zealand beach.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
"It was just a horrific scene that even seasoned officers told me it is the worst thing they've ever seen," the sheriff said.
The drug ring would appeal to a witchdoctor "to receive his blessing and for the success of its cocaine transportation," police said.
John Carter was charged with two counts of murder in relation to the death of his fiancée Katelyn Markham.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
NASA says the Deorbit Vehicle will drive the lab to a controlled re-entry and breakup in 2030 to close out three decades of operation.
Rain already falls on Venus, but it took more than 14 minutes for Missy Elliott's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" to reach the planet.
It has been two years since NASA's James Webb telescope gave us a stunning first look at the depth of our universe. To commemorate the achievement, NASA has released new images showing two distant galaxies interacting with each other. Jane Rigby, astrophysicist and a senior project scientist for the Webb telescope at NASA, joins CBS News to discuss.
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed "the Penguin and the Egg," that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms.
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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 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.
Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley talks with Anthony Mason about his songwriting process for the band's new album, following up the hit song "Heat Waves" and becoming more confident as a writer.
Former President Donald Trump was joined onstage by his wife Melania, his children and some of his grandchildren at the end of his speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday. Red, white, blue and gold balloons fell from the ceiling as the Trump family stood before the crowd in Milwaukee at the conclusion of the event.
Saturday marks 55 years since Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the event's significance in history and space exploration.
New details are coming out about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump and the moments after the shooting when Trump was treated at a local Pennsylvania hospital. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar spoke with an official at that hospital and has more.
Video shows dozens of members of the reclusive Mashco Piro tribe searching for food on a beach in the Peruvian Amazon. One advocacy group for Indigenous peoples says this is evidence that logging concessions are "dangerously close" to the tribe's territory, raising fears of conflict between logging workers and tribal members as well as potentially exposing dangerous diseases to the natives.