"Gender Queer" tops annual list of banned, challenged books
Other books facing challenges and bans include George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," Mike Curato's "Flamer" and Juno Dawson's "This Book Is Gay," among others.
Other books facing challenges and bans include George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue," Mike Curato's "Flamer" and Juno Dawson's "This Book Is Gay," among others.
A federal judge has sided with four publishers who sued an online archive over its scanning of millions of copyrighted works and offering them for free to the public.
Morrison, an author and Nobel laureate who died in 2019, is best known for books like 1987's "Beloved," which won the Pulitzer Prize. She often wrote about themes of racism and mistreatment of African Americans.
The city of Memphis announced it will release an additional 20-hours of video from the police beating of Tyre Nichols later today. He died three days after being arrested in January. The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-linked travel restrictions on people coming from China as soon as Friday. And Nobel laureate, acclaimed novelist and former Princeton professor Toni Morrison has been immortalized in a new forever stamp.
Writer Stephen King will be the government's star witness in trial to block $2.2 billion publishing merger.
Democrats in Virginia are trying to turn out the vote for gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. President Biden took the stage in Arlington, Virginia, on Tuesday night on behalf of the Democratic contender with polls showing the race remains close between McAuliffe and Republican challenger Glenn Youngkin. The president focused part of his speech on tying Youngkin to GOP governors in the South and his relationship with former President Trump. Zach Montellaro, a state politics reporter for Politico, joined CBSN to discuss the campaign.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the careers of two creative giants, of literature and documentary filmmaking
"The truth I happen to be most interested in has to do with the nature of oppression, and how people survive it, or don't," author Toni Morrison told Ed Bradley in this 1998 interview.
When Toni Morrison talks about debt, it is the responsibility she feels to those who sacrificed and suffered – from civil rights activists to her own mother.
Commuting by subway gave author Toni Morrison time to think about the book she was writing, she told Ed Bradley in 1998. The result was her first novel, "The Bluest Eye."
Politicians, actors, writers, musicians and fans are paying tribute to author Toni Morrison, who died Monday after a brief illness. She was 88 years old. The Nobel Laureate's influence went far beyond the world of books. Michelle Miller reports.
Investigation into mass shooting in Dayton; Boy promotes kindness in wake of shooting.
Acclaimed author Toni Morrison, who is known for novels such as "Beloved" and "The Bluest Eye" has died. Morrison was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993. Michelle Miller takes a look back at her life and legacy.
FBI joins Dayton shooting investigation; 11-year-old El Paso boy starts kindness challenge.
Morrison, 88, was one of the great writers of her time, excelling as a novelist, essayist, editor, and short story writer
Nobel laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner Toni Morrison, the author of such acclaimed works as "Song of Solomon," "Beloved," "Jazz," and "Love," died on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 88. In this profile for "CBS Sunday Morning" which aired on April 4, 2004, the writer talked with correspondent Martha Teichner about her youth and education, and about the two most important things in her life: to mother her children, and to write.
Toni Morrison, author of great American novels such as "Beloved" and "Sula," has died. She spoke with Ed Bradley on 60 Minutes in 1998
Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, a giant of modern literature whose imaginative power in "Beloved," ''Song of Solomon" and other works transformed American letters by dramatizing the pursuit of freedom within the boundaries of race, has died at age 88.
Nobel literature laureate Toni Morrison is collecting another prestigious prize
Toni Morrison has received a lifetime achievement award from the PEN American Center
You don't need to be an undergraduate to appreciate the wisdom of luminaries like Conan O'Brien and Toni Morrison
Former President Donald Trump is slated to accept the GOP's nomination for president on the fourth and last day of the Republican National Convention.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look at the 47th class of Kennedy Center honorees, who will be celebrated for their lifetime artistic achievements and impact on American culture.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Bissell says it has received more than 150 reports of burn injuries from recalled product. Here's how consumers can get a refund.
John Deere & Co. says the farm equipment maker will no longer participate in "social or cultural awareness" events.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The buyer intends to keep the fossil in the U.S., and is exploring making it available for public display.
About 1 in 10 people with student loans have gotten debt relief, according to the Biden administration.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
July is on track to see the fifth consecutive monthly drop in migrant apprehensions along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The gunman, Thomas Matthew Crooks, opened fire from the roof of a building near the rally, hitting Trump in the right ear.
Many questions remain about the possible motive and political views of the 20-year-old who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, prompting an array of questions about his health and condition. Here's what we know so far.
Public safety and health care organizations are using drones to speed up lifesaving treatment during medical emergencies in which every second counts.
For years, Tennessee has required anyone convicted of prostitution while HIV-positive to register as a sex offender for life. To settle discrimination suits, the state has agreed to reverse course.
Far-right Israeli official Itamar Ben-Gvir paid a controversial visit to a contested holy site as a rights group details alleged Hamas war crimes.
The cubs - a female named Tochka and a male named Timur - explored their enclosure together with their mother, 13-year-old Katinka.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Michael Travis Leake, who fronted Moscow-based rock band Lovi Noch, was detained in June 2023.
Canada plans to buy 12 new submarines as the U.S. and its allies and adversaries step up operations in the thawing Arctic.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
After nearly four years of legal disputes, renowned wedding dress designer Hayley Paige has regained the right to use her name and control of social media accounts.
Emmy award-winning actor Sheryl Lee Ralph joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her new comedy, "The Fabulous Four," and her third Emmy nomination for "Abbott Elementary."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, David Wroblewski, read an excerpt from his long-awaited follow-up to his bestselling debut, "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."
Oprah Winfrey selected "Familiaris" by David Wroblewski as her latest book club selection. Watch as author David Wroblewski answers reader's guide questions about his novel.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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.
Apple users can now download an early version of a new iPhone operating system that will be officially released this fall.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, and Oct. 31, 2022. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a deadly start as Hurricane Beryl tore across the Caribbean, Mexico and eventually the U.S.
A man who authorities have described as a dangerous pedophile was arrested in Georgia, nearly 30 years after he fled an Oregon prison.
Sonya Massey was killed after Sangamon County deputies responded to her 911 call about an intruder early on July 6, officials said.
Kayla Wright's body was found in a truck-bed-style toolbox on a sandbar in the Missisquoi River in February.
A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is scheduled for execution in Alabama, which has agreed to forgo the usual post-execution autopsy.
More women, children and entire families have fallen victim to indiscriminate violence in areas where drug cartels are fighting bloody turf battles.
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.
President Biden is facing numerous calls from Democrats to end his reelection campaign over concerns about his age. Hyma Moore, the former director of the DNC chair, joined CBS News to discuss how Democrats should move forward.
Charles Marino is a former U.S. Secret Service agent and former Homeland Security adviser. He joined CBS News with his take on the security surrounding last weekend's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
President Biden's physician, Dr. Kevin O'Connor, said in a statement Thursday, "The president is still experiencing mild upper respiratory symptoms associated with his recent COVID-19 infection. He continues to receive Paxlovid." CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to focus on unity across party lines in his address to the Republican National Convention Thursday night. Rep. Kat Cammack, a Republican from Florida, joined CBS News to discuss Trump's speech and the current state of political rhetoric in the country.
Secret Service members at former President Donald Trump's rally last Saturday were notified by Pennsylvania State Police officers about a suspicious person with a rangefinder at 5:51 p.m., about 20 minutes before the gunman shot at Trump, according to three sources familiar with a law enforcement briefing to members of Congress on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Charlie De Mar has the latest on the investigation.