Longtime SF transgender activist looks back on the Tenderloin's history
In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, one figure stands out as a beacon of resilience and a living testament to the community's transformation.
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Long-term survivor of AIDS dedicates herself to providing care to SF community
An HIV-positive trans woman whose life was transformed by her journey from New York City to San Francisco has dedicated herself to helping her community as the manager of clinical assistants and volunteers at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation.
San Francisco opera showcase highlights trans, nonbinary artists
San Francisco company the Parallel Opera is producing a special show entitled "Expansive" which celebrates the talents of gender nonconforming opera artists.
SF activist's efforts led to recognition of Transgender History Month
State lawmakers voted to make California the first state to officially observe Transgender History Month last year, partly thanks to the efforts of a Bay Area activist who lobbied for the move.
San Francisco artist dedicates herself to chronicling transgender history
Andrea Horne has been a model, an actress and a jazz singer, known for uplifting the transgender community by giving them a voice. Now she has also given the community a history to be proud of.
Nikki Hiltz, transgender runner, qualifies for U.S. Olympic team
Transgender middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz qualified for the Paris Olympics after winning the women's 1,500-meter final at the U.S. Olympic trials on Sunday.
Supreme Court to review Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for minors
The Supreme Court on Monday said it will consider whether a Tennessee law that ban gender-affirming health care for transgender minors violates the Constitution.
San Francisco program supports transgender entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur isn't easy. Add being transgender, or gender non-confirming into the equation, and it can become a lot harder.
Biden marks Trans Day of Remembrance: "No place for hate in America"
President Biden honored transgender Americans on Trans Day of Remembrance, which falls on Nov. 20 and serves to pay tribute to trans people who have lost their lives to violence.
Biden administration announces new LGBTQ protections
The Biden administration announced several new protections for LGBTQ families and transgender children ahead of White House Pride event.
Transgender Miss San Francisco to make history at pageant for state title
When beauty queens from across the state compete in the Miss California pageant next month, this year's Miss San Francisco will make history when she takes the stage.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.
Hunter Biden whistleblower named acting IRS commissioner
Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job.
U.S. pastor abducted in South Africa rescued; 3 suspects killed
Josh Sullivan, a U.S. pastor kidnapped while delivering a sermon, has been rescued in a shootout that left three suspects dead, authorities say.
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Breitbart correspondent being considered for chief Navy spokesperson role
Kristina Wong, a correspondent for far-right leaning Breitbart News, is being considered to be chief spokesperson for Navy Secretary John Phelan, sources say.
Spotify down for thousands of users. Company denies it's been hacked.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Titanic victims' pocket watch, letter and ticket to be auctioned in U.K.
A pocket watch found with the body of a Titanic passenger who died in the 1912 disaster is expected to sell for up to $66,000 at an upcoming auction.
AI is making online shopping scams harder to spot
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
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Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
Colossal squid filmed for first time 2,000 feet under ocean's surface
Researchers recently captured the first live footage of a colossal quid in its natural habitat, thousands of feet under the sea near Antarctica.
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Hunter Biden whistleblower named acting IRS commissioner
Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job.
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Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
25 U.S. cities where a $100,000 a year isn't enough to get by anymore
In these major U.S. cities, a family of three earning $100,000 would have a hard time covering basic expenses.
Trump orders critical minerals probe that could lead to new tariffs
President Trump has ordered a probe that may result in tariffs on critical minerals, rare-earth metals and associated products such as smartphones.
AI is making online shopping scams harder to spot
Malicious sites are on the rise and thanks to AI, it's almost impossible to tell the difference.
Meta CEO Zuckerberg pushes back against FTC claims on Day 2 of trial
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is in federal court for a second day in a landmark federal antitrust trial accusing Meta of being a monopoly.
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Trump plans to lessen Endangered Species Act protections
President Trump plans to overhaul the Endangered Species Act, a White House official confirmed.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
Hunter Biden whistleblower named acting IRS commissioner
Gary Shapley took an unusual path to the top IRS job.
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Breitbart correspondent being considered for chief Navy spokesperson role
Kristina Wong, a correspondent for far-right leaning Breitbart News, is being considered to be chief spokesperson for Navy Secretary John Phelan, sources say.
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Large number of measles cases being missed, CDC says
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC weighing end to universal COVID shot recommendations
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Analysis: 1 in 5 organ donations being tossed
More than 100,000 Americans need an organ transplant to stay alive, and each day, 17 die waiting. But a CBS News analysis finds one out of five donated organs is being tossed out. Tom Hanson has the story behind that troubling statistic in tonight's "Eye on America."
Why donated organs are left unused
One of every three donated kidneys never gets transplanted. CBS News explores why a growing number are being discarded.
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Sweden's "The Great Moose Migration" delights millions of viewers
Sweden's slow TV hit "The Great Moose Migration" shows the animals crossing a Nordic river every year.
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Memo shows U.S. can send migrants with no criminal record to Guantanamo
A government memo obtained by CBS News shows the Trump administration created broad rules outlining which migrants can be held at Guantanamo Bay.
Titanic victims' pocket watch, letter and ticket to be auctioned in U.K.
A pocket watch found with the body of a Titanic passenger who died in the 1912 disaster is expected to sell for up to $66,000 at an upcoming auction.
Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends — from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
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Tom Green on new album
Comedian Tom Green joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his country music debut "Home to the Country," a new standup special, and a Prime Video documentary that looks back on his wild career.
Michael B. Jordan on "Sinners"
In their fifth collaboration, Ryan Coogler directs Michael B. Jordan in one of his most ambitious roles yet—playing both leads in a haunting new film set in the Jim Crow-era South.
Game show host Wink Martindale dies at 91
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Bodycam footage from Hackman home released
Police have released bodycam video of actor Gene Hackman's home from the day he and his wife were found dead. According to the investigation report, Hackman's wife had been searching the internet for information on flu symptoms and breathing techniques. Officials say she died from a hantavirus, a rare disease spread by rodents.
New documentary looks at the Carter family
In the new Paramount+ documentary "The Carters: Hurts to Love You," Aaron Carter's twin sister, Angel Carter Conrad, and director Soleil Moon Frye reflect on how addiction, mental health struggles and the pressures of fame affected Aaron and Nick Carter and their siblings.
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Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.
Documentary explores dangers of social media
A new Bloomberg documentary, "Can't Look Away," investigates the dark side of social media for teens and the growing fight to hold tech companies accountable. Bloomberg investigative reporter Olivia Carville, who is an executive producer of the film, talks about her reporting in the documentary.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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.
What to know about AI job scams
CBS News Confirmed investigates how some job seekers are using ChatGPT and AI avatars to fake their way through interviews, while companies still post job listings that don't exist.
How to spot AI-powered scams
Artificial intelligence is making it easier to scam people, especially through sham websites that can look shockingly real. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has tips on how to spot a scam website.
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Can climate change really create zombie fungi, like in "The Last of Us"?
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
NOAA could face 25% budget cut, slashing climate research, in draft proposal
An internal government document proposes significant changes for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, hitting its research functions hardest.
Ancient jawbone found in sea linked to mysterious human ancestors
Relatively little is known about Denisovans, an extinct group of human cousins that interacted with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens.
Scientists map part of a mouse's brain that's so complex it looks like a galaxy
Thanks to a mouse watching clips from "The Matrix," scientists have created the largest functional map of a brain to date.
Ancient altar found in jungle apparently used for child sacrifices
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., archaeologists said.
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Husband and wife arrested 24 years after man found dead in his truck
Police did not say what led them to arrest the couple, but both have been charged with murder and are in custody.
4 hospitalized in Dallas school shooting
At least four students were hospitalized Tuesday after a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, authorities said. The suspect is a student who later turned himself in, sources told CBS News. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the details.
Kenya accuses 4 men of trying to smuggle out thousands of live ants
Kenyan authorities say alleged ant smugglers represent "a shift in trafficking trends — from iconic large mammals to lesser-known yet ecologically critical species."
U.S. charges leaders of ruthless Mexico cartel, offers $8 million reward
The U.S. is offering rewards of up to $8 million for information that could lead to the arrests of the leaders of the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel.
Doctor with "lust for murder" charged with killing 15 patients
Prosecutors said they charged a Berlin doctor with the murder of 15 patients, alleging he acted out of a "lust" for killing.
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Gayle King on how space flight changed her
A day after her flight to space, Gayle King speaks with "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois about how the trip has changed her.
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen reflect on life-changing Blue Origin spaceflight
Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen talk to "CBS Mornings" about how the Blue Origin spaceflight changed them for the better.
Gayle King says she can "take on anything" after space journey
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, who before her spaceflight admitted that she's a nervous flyer, said she has a new confidence following her journey and revealed if she would do it again.
Dying star's "previously unseen layers" visible in new NASA image
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has given astronomers a detailed, never-before-seen look at a dying star.
Gayle King on spaceflight after launch
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and an all-women crew blasted off from West Texas on a Blue Origin rocket for a roughly 10-minute journey to the edge of space on Monday. King later spoke about what surprised her during the flight. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
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"Hands Off!": Americans across country protest Trump, Musk
Hundreds of thousands took to the streets, in Washington, D.C. and other cities across the United States, in opposition to the policies of Donald Trump, in the largest protests since he returned to the presidency.
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Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
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The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
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 troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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"Great Moose Migration" kicks off in Sweden
The 2025 "Great Moose Migration" started this week in Sweden. The slow TV livestream shows herds of moose making an annual spring migration.
Lawmakers facing frustrated constituents
Some lawmakers are fielding tough questions and facing frustrated constituents at town halls across the country. Police arrested several people at Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in in Cobb County, Georgia, on Tuesday night. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
U.S. and Iran set to hold more nuclear talks
The U.S. and Iran are preparing for another round of high-stakes talks. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer talks about the progress, and breaks down the current state of Iran's nuclear program.
What's next in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case
A federal judge ramped up demands for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Abrego Garcia's wife said she will not give up the fight to bring her husband back to the U.S. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman and Aaron Navarro have more.
DOJ sues Maine over transgender athletes
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is suing Maine's Department of Education for allowing transgender athletes to participate in women's sports. Bondi accused the state of violating Title IX. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more.