Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead Coast Guard
Admiral Linda L. Fagan shattered the military's glass ceiling, becoming the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and the first female officer to lead a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
CBS Village
Giving voice to diverse communities
Latest
Latest
Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead Coast Guard
Admiral Linda L. Fagan shattered the military's glass ceiling, becoming the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and the first female officer to lead a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
Elizabeth Smart on 20 years since kidnapping
Elizabeth Smart sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King 20 years after she was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 14.
Former KKK meeting place to be transformed into arts and cultural center
The project, Transform1012, received $3 million in federal funding on Tuesday.
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Gillian Flynn reads new "Gone Girl" excerpt
A 10th anniversary edition of the hit book, "Gone Girl" is out now with never-before published passages. Author Gillian Flynn joins "CBS Mornings" to read one of the new excerpts and discuss the thriller's success.
First-generation mental health struggles
Thea Pham shared a raw and personal TikTok video about her mental health struggles being a first-generation immigrant. Lilia Luciano spoke with Pham about how she is rewriting her story.
Angela Davis on social change: "No movement is possible without hope"
In the early 1970s the activist, professor and writer spoke out against oppression, white supremacy and police violence; five decades later she remains energized and optimistic.
Angela Davis on continuing to fight for change
The activist, professor and writer has spent more than five decades advocating against oppression, white supremacy and police violence. Five decades after she was tried and acquitted on conspiracy, kidnapping and murder charges, Angela Davis is advocating for the abolishment of prisons. She talks with correspondent Lilia Luciano about expanding the possibilities for social change.
Miami is artist Romero Britto's canvas
Miami's sidewalks and skyline glitter with the smile-evoking imagery of Brazilian-born artist Romero Britto, whose vivid pop-art style has decorated city vehicles, hospitals, parking meters, even lottery tickets. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with Britto, who first came to public attention via a vodka ad, and whose colorful creations have made it to the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and the Olympics.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland recalls 1963 sit-in protest
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was one of those photographed staging a sit-in to protest segregation in the south.
The Dish: Chef Santiago Lastra
Chef Santiago Lastra was named GQ'S magazine chef of the year for 2021. He creates Mexican food without traditional Mexican ingredients. Jeff Glor sat down with the chef and experienced what it was like to eat at England's only Michelin star Mexican restaurant.
Lincoln Memorial marks 100 years
On Monday, the Lincoln Memorial, one of the nation's greatest monuments, turns 100 years old. But while the building was conceived as a shrine and a temple, it quickly took on another role—as the nation's premier backdrop for demonstrations demanding social change. Michelle Miller has more.
AAPI Voices
More
AAPI Voices
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
First-generation mental health struggles
Thea Pham shared a raw and personal TikTok video about her mental health struggles being a first-generation immigrant. Lilia Luciano spoke with Pham about how she is rewriting her story.
New series chronicles Korean family
Based on the New York Times bestseller, the Apple TV+ series Pachinko chronicles one Korean family through four generations. Michelle Miller has the story.
The Dish: Chili crisp
Chili crisp has taken the U.S. by storm. Jing Gao created Fly By Jing's version with ingredients exclusively from her hometown of Chengdu, China. Gao shows Nancy Chen how to make her famous topping in her LA kitchen, and the two sample it on top of dumplings, tofu, ice cream and even a cocktail. Nancy also visits Paulie Gee's in Brooklyn to sample his popular pizza topped with chili crisp.
James Hong honored by Hollywood Walk of Fame
Actor James Hong has appeared in nearly 700 movies and television shows over the course of his 70-year career. But many people don’t know his name. Marci Gonzalez has the story of the prolific entertainer who was honored this week as the oldest performer to ever receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Black Voices
More
Former KKK meeting place to be transformed into arts and cultural center
The project, Transform1012, received $3 million in federal funding on Tuesday.
Angela Davis on social change: "No movement is possible without hope"
In the early 1970s the activist, professor and writer spoke out against oppression, white supremacy and police violence; five decades later she remains energized and optimistic.
Angela Davis on continuing to fight for change
The activist, professor and writer has spent more than five decades advocating against oppression, white supremacy and police violence. Five decades after she was tried and acquitted on conspiracy, kidnapping and murder charges, Angela Davis is advocating for the abolishment of prisons. She talks with correspondent Lilia Luciano about expanding the possibilities for social change.
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland recalls 1963 sit-in protest
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland was one of those photographed staging a sit-in to protest segregation in the south.
Artist honors the "Harlem Hellfighters"
To mark this Memorial Day, Nancy Chen talked to the innovative artist who created the remarkable portrait of the "Harlem Hellfighters" on display at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington D.C.
Justice Stories
More
Justice Stories
Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman: Justice
As part of our series, "Kindness 101," CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and his kids Emmett and Meryl join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their latest story — about justice, working together as a family and why kindness is important to them.
Remembering Buffalo shooting victims
Saturday marks one week since the mass shooting at a grocery store in Buffalo. On Friday, the first victims of the deadly attack were laid to rest. Jeff Glor reports.
Buffalo mass murder suspect indicted
Family members of the 10 people killed in the Buffalo supermarket shooting voiced their grief and demanded change after the alleged gunman was indicted on a first-degree murder charge. Jericka Duncan reports.
Buffalo Bills show support after shooting
Players for the Buffalo Bills showed their support for their grieving community Wednesday, paying their respects to the lives lost in Saturday's massacre. Jericka Duncan reports.
Former officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd's death
Thomas Lane will receive a three-year sentence, which will be served in a federal institution, according to his attorney.
LatinX Voices
More
LatinX Voices
The Dish: Chef Santiago Lastra
Chef Santiago Lastra was named GQ'S magazine chef of the year for 2021. He creates Mexican food without traditional Mexican ingredients. Jeff Glor sat down with the chef and experienced what it was like to eat at England's only Michelin star Mexican restaurant.
Bad Bunny to star in "El Muerto," becoming Marvel's first Latino live-action hero
The reggaeton superstar said he thinks it's the "perfect role" for him.
Judge blocks U.S. from winding down Title 42 border policy
Since its inception in March 2020, the Title 42 authority has allowed U.S. authorities along the Mexican border to expel migrants over 1.8 million times to Mexico.
Melissa Lucio's execution delayed by appeals court in Texas
The court determined that multiple issues Lucio's legal team raised about her initial trial merited further consideration and sent the case back to a lower court.
An inside look at "Operation Lone Star"
CBS News' Lilia Luciano rides along with controversial program "Operation Lone Star" at the Texas border.
LGBTQ Voices
More
Mattel's first transgender Barbie designed after Laverne Cox
In celebration of her birthday, Barbie is also making a donation in Cox's name to TransFamilySOS, a nonprofit that is on a mission to create a more gender affirming and accepting community.
Texas court ruling allows investigations into parents of trans youth
The court did not rule on the merits of the investigations, only that lower courts in Texas overstepped by trying to block all cases
Students win yearbook dispute over "Don't Say Gay" protest photos
The yearbook will be passed out with stickers that explain the walkout was not a school sponsored event.
Florida school yearbook on hold over photos protesting "Don't Say Gay" bill
Yearbooks at a Florida high school won't be distributed until photos of students holding flags and a "love is love" sign can be covered.
Nearly half of LGBTQ youth seriously considered suicide last year, survey finds
The survey is "one of the most diverse surveys of LGBTQ youth ever conducted," according to the Trevor Project.
Religion Stories
More
Religion Stories
Inside the Yiddish Book Center
Aaron Lansky runs the Yiddish Book Center in Massachusetts. Over the past 40 years, it has gone from an idea that many dismissed, to an institution of higher learning. Jeff Glor has more.
Putin's war creates schism in Russian Orthodox Church
The Moscow-based church's leadership has framed Russia's invasion of Ukraine in holy terms - as a defense of conservative values against a morally-corrupt West. Now, the war has prompted dissent within the Orthodox Christian faith.
118-year-old nun, believed to be world's oldest person, wants longevity record
Jeanne Calment, who died in 1997 in France at age 122, held the record for the oldest confirmed age of any human.
Antisemitic incidents hit record while jumping 34% in 2021, report says
According to the annual Anti-Defamation League report, 88 cases of assault were cataloged in 2021 along with 1,776 cases of harassment and 853 cases of vandalism.
Pope condemns Ukraine war in Easter speech
On what is supposed to be Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis made an Easter Sunday plea for peace in the war in Ukraine and voiced worry about the risk of nuclear warfare. As CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports, this stark warning was voiced as tens of thousands returned to St. Peter's Square for the first Easter celebrations since the pandemic.
Women's Voices
More
Women's Voices
Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead Coast Guard
Admiral Linda L. Fagan shattered the military's glass ceiling, becoming the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and the first female officer to lead a branch of the U.S. armed forces.
Elizabeth Smart on 20 years since kidnapping
Elizabeth Smart sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King 20 years after she was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 14.
Gillian Flynn reads new "Gone Girl" excerpt
A 10th anniversary edition of the hit book, "Gone Girl" is out now with never-before published passages. Author Gillian Flynn joins "CBS Mornings" to read one of the new excerpts and discuss the thriller's success.
Angela Davis on social change: "No movement is possible without hope"
In the early 1970s the activist, professor and writer spoke out against oppression, white supremacy and police violence; five decades later she remains energized and optimistic.
Angela Davis on continuing to fight for change
The activist, professor and writer has spent more than five decades advocating against oppression, white supremacy and police violence. Five decades after she was tried and acquitted on conspiracy, kidnapping and murder charges, Angela Davis is advocating for the abolishment of prisons. She talks with correspondent Lilia Luciano about expanding the possibilities for social change.
Disability Stories
Mattel debuts first Barbie with hearing aids
It consulted with an expert to design the doll's hearing aids to accurately reflect people with hearing loss.
"CODA" stars and real-life CODAs on portrayals of Deaf community
Actors from the Oscar-winning movie speak about the push for disability portrayal on the big screen and accessibility for the Deaf community.
Autistic analysts help U.S. spy agency
Autistic young adults have one of the lowest rates of employment among the disabled population, leading many parents to worry that their children — who often are high-functioning — may not find meaningful work. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge found one program that's tapped into their unique skills to serve their country in the intelligence field.
Kindness 101 with Steve Hartman: Fortitude
As part of our new series Kindness 101, Steve Hartman is sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who've mastered both. His latest lesson is fortitude.
Blind drag racer has a lesson about following your dreams
I chose this week's story mainly for an audience of one — Ted, my nephew who says his blindness sometimes feels insurmountable.
CBS Village Specials
MoreCBS Village Specials
Our American Village: An East Hollywood attorney and her Central American roots
Cinthia Flores is from East Hollywood, California, and lives in an immigrant community where life revolves around the Los Angeles bus lines. CBS News explores Flores' community — and local establishments — in the latest episode of "Our American Village."
Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later
Ten years later, Trayvon Martin's death is still igniting a movement and demands for justice. CBS Reports speaks to Martin's mother, Sybrina Fulton, thought leaders and activists about Martin's life, the acquittal of George Zimmerman and how the Black Lives Matter movement has evolved in the special "Trayvon Martin: 10 Years Later."
Our American Village: Doc's Cake Shop
A Brooklyn baker, self-proclaimed as the "doctor of cakes," mixes together sweet recipes. From banana pudding to red velvet cake, Doc's Cake Shop's Darrell Darwood specializes in southern style treats.
Our American Village: Fifth-generation farmer
America is a tapestry of different cultures, ethnicities, races, religions and identities, which sets us apart from other nations in the world. In a new CBS News series "Our American Village," we explore the diversity of American life. In this episode, meet Wisconsin cranberry farmer Amber Bristow.
"Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy"
It's been 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre, a two-day attack on Black Americans in the thriving business district of Greenwood. Hear from survivors, descendants of victims and thought leaders in the CBS News special, "Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy," anchored by "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
U.S.
More U.S.
Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Latest News
Amber Heard's $15 million verdict: Here are her options
Heard could file for bankruptcy, but would still be on the hook for punitive damages, an attorney said.
For now, Russia oil ban may hurt consumers more than Putin
Even those who cheer Europe's embargo on Russian energy predict short-term price shocks for nations and consumers.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Elon Musk says remote work is "no longer acceptable"
Tesla CEO says employees who don't show up to the electric car maker's offices will be assumed to have resigned.
Yellen admits she was "wrong" about inflation in 2021
"I think I was wrong then about the path that inflation would take," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told CNN.
Politics
More Politics
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Black Democratic Senate candidate wears noose in campaign video
Charles Booker is running a long-shot campaign to unseat incumbent GOP Sen. Rand Paul in November.
Biden administration cancels $5.8 billion in student debt
The move will erase debt for more than 560,000 borrowers.
Texas governor calls special legislative committee to address Uvalde shooting
When asked Friday if he would call a special legislative session, Abbott said "all options are on the table" and he said he believed ultimately that laws would be passed.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Health
More Health
Health
New link between mental health and arthritis
Clinical health psychologist Dr. Natalie Datillo explains how patients can make connections to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Biden says he learned of baby formula shortage in April
Formula manufacturers said they alerted retailers of a looming shortage in February.
Biden announces more formula deliveries
President Biden met with baby formula manufacturers, pressing them on what they're doing to improve supply. Even as the U.S. airlifts formula from overseas, it's just a fraction of what the U.S. needs to feed millions of children. Nancy Chen reports.
Pfizer seeks vaccine authorization young kids
Kids younger than 5 are one step closer to being eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer applied for emergency use authorization for kids 6 months to 5 years old -- the only age group vaccines are not yet approved for. Nikki Battiste reports.
Jif recall prompts Disney to pull peanut butter treats from menus
"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.
World
More World
7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
U.S. and Germany announce weapons packages for Ukraine
As the new weapons shipments were announced, a Russian missile hit rail lines in the western Lviv region, a key conduit for supplies of Western weapons and other supplies, officials said.
World's largest plant discovered in Australia
The plant stretches 111.847 miles and is at least 4,500 years old.
After 100 days of war, two-thirds of children in Ukraine are displaced
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused "devastating consequences for children at a scale and speed not seen since World War II," U.N. says
Extreme weather to displace 200 million people in 20 years, charity says
Extreme weather events fueled by climate change have already forced hundreds of thousands of people around the world out of their homes.
Entertainment
More Entertainment
7 things you might not know about Britain's Queen Elizabeth II
The longest-serving monarch in British history may have one of the most familiar faces on the planet, but she's still full of surprises.
Jury awards millions to Johnny Depp, less to Amber Heard in libel suits
The judge said state law caps punitive damages at $350,000, meaning Depp's award would total $10.35 million.
Elvis-themed weddings in Las Vegas could soon disappear
The licensing company that controls his name and image is ordering Sin City chapel operators to stop using him in themed ceremonies, a newspaper reports. And that's leaving chapels all shook up.
K-pop supergroup BTS visits the White House
Korean pop supergroup BTS visited the White House on Tuesday to discuss ending anti-asian violence on the last day of Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee celebrations: What to expect
The United Kingdom and its 14 Commonwealth realms are marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne.
Technology
More Technology
Technology
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta
Sheryl Sandberg is stepping down as the chief operating officer at Facebook's parent company, Meta. She has been with the social media company for 14 years and will continue to serve on the company's board.
Sheryl Sandberg leaving Facebook parent company Meta
Sandberg, the chief operating officer, has been Zuckerberg's number 2 for 14 years.
Boston Children's Hospital was targeted by Iran-linked hackers, FBI reveals
Boston Children's Hospital was attacked in the summer of 2021 and investigators were able to identify and repel the threat.
Uvalde gunman's warning signs on social media
New details are emerging about possible warning signs in the weeks leading up to the May 24 shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The 18-year-old shooter reportedly had a history of harassing and threatening teenage girls online, particularly on the social media app Yubo. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more.
Supreme Court blocks Texas social media law
The Texas law, championed by conservatives, aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Science
More Science
Science
Southern California imposes water restrictions
More than 6 million Californians are under new water restrictions as of June 1. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California made an urgent call for a 35% reduction in water use, as nearly the entire state is under severe drought. CBS's Elaine Quijano spoke with Adel Hagekhalil, the water supplier's general manager, about how these new rules will affect people's lives.
Nevada's conservation plan amid drought
Millions of people in southern California are facing new water restrictions thanks to a megadrought crippling the Southwest. But southern Nevada has been conserving water for years. The area's latest move is to tear out all non-functional grass to save nearly 10 billion gallons of water. CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
Scientists to study planets deep in the Milky Way
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope could soon provide some answers about other planets in the far reaches of the Milky Way. Assistant astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute Néstor Espinoza speaks with CBS News anchor Lana Zak about the what scientists hope to learn from these other planets.
Chanting climate change activists disrupt Shell shareholders meeting
Some sang "We will, we will stop you!" to the tune of Queen's 1977 rock anthem "We will rock you." Some glued themselves to their seats.
U.S. and Japan teaming to put first Japanese astronaut on moon
No non-American has ever touched down on the lunar surface, and Japan has previously said it hopes to achieve a Moon landing by the end of this decade.
Crime
More Crime
Crime
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Four people killed in mass shooting at Tulsa hospital; gunman also dead
The shooter died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. One witness said, "I just really couldn't believe it was happening in my own neck of the woods."
Accused Buffalo gunman charged with terrorism motivated by hate
The 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.
Off-duty agent responded to school shooting: "I asked my barber if he had a gun"
Jacob Albarado was in his barber's chair when both men got text messages about the shooting unfolding at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
John Hinckley Jr., who shot Reagan, set to be released June 15
Hinckley, now 67, shot Reagan as the president was exiting a Washington hotel on March 30, 1981.
Space
More Space
NASA awards contracts for new space and moon suits
The contracts are valued at up to $3.5 billion.
Comet that split in 1995 could produce rare meteor storm tonight
"Amateur and professional astronomers around the world have been tracking its spectacular disintegration for years," NASA said.
NASA moon rocket ready for another fueling test
A successful fueling test will clear the way for the moon rocket's first test flight as early as August.
Boeing Starliner ends test flight with pinpoint landing
SpaceX launched 59 small payloads while Boeing wrapped up its Starliner space station flight
Boeing's Starliner catches up with space station
For the first time, two U.S. astronaut ferry ships, from two different vendors are docked at space station.
Latest Galleries
More Latest Galleries
Best shows to watch on Netflix right now
One of these shows could be your next binge obsession.
Best movies streaming right now on Netflix
Looking for something fresh to watch? Here are the top films available on the streaming platform.
America's 50 most rat-infested cities, ranked
Find out which U.S. metropolis took the top spot on Orkin's latest "Rattiest Cities" list.
Presidents ranked from worst to best
Donald Trump, Barack Obama, George W. Bush – how do the presidents of our era compare with those who came before?
The 25 highest-paying internships in 2022, ranked
With compensation reaching up to nearly $10,000 per month, these internships are big deals.
Latest Videos
More Latest Videos
Latest Videos
Preview: “Her Majesty The Queen: A Gayle King Special”
Sir Paul McCartney and best-selling author Tina Brown reflect on the queen’s unprecedented reign. The special airs on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2 on CBS, and will be streaming on Paramount +.
6/1: Red and Blue
Gun control talks continue on Capitol Hill; Adm. Linda Fagan becomes commandant of Coast Guard.
4 killed in Tulsa hospital shooting
Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma, say a gunman killed 4 people at Saint Francis Hospital before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Watch a briefing from local officials on the investigation.
Report: Office workers prefer hybrid jobs
According to a new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle, 69% of office workers believe hybrid work will be fundamental to retain the workforce in the future. Cynthia Kantor, the chief client and growth officer at Jones Lang LaSalle, joins CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.
U.S. strengthens trade ties with Taiwan
The Biden administration has announced new trade initiatives with Taiwan to strengthen economic ties, focusing on supply chains, clean energy, labor rights and technology exports. Tensions between Washington and Beijing are already high after President Biden promised to defend Taiwan if it was invaded. Shelley Rigger, a political science professor at Davidson University, joined CBS News' Elaine Quijano to discuss.