March on Washington speakers tackle Trayvon Martin, voter ID controversies
Jeff Pegues reports on how the day of commemoration unfolded
MLK's Dream: 50 Years Later
Poll: Americans hopeful about ending discrimination
Gayle King reports on the poll's additional findings
"The fierce urgency of now remains," Obama says
President Obama says that the injustices of 1963 are a distant memory, but he urges Americans to keep marching
Obama: "Because they marched...the White House changed"
President Obama credits the civil rights activists who marched on Washington in 1963 with changing the fate of America and the world
Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister remembers her "little brother"
Christine King Farris says she knew "Martin was an excellent preacher," but she didn't know how important his speech would become
Bell's ringing marks 50th anniversary of March on Washington
Members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s family rang the bell, which was saved from Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Church, site of a 1963 bombing
Carter: "We all know" how MLK would greet voter suppression
Former President Jimmy Carter says Martin Luther King Jr. would continue the fight against injustice today
Rep. Lewis: Martin Luther King "changed us forever"
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., reflects on King's contribution to America on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington
Oprah: MLK challenged Americans to "wake up"
Oprah Winfrey says America has "made a lot" of progress since Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at the 1963 March on Washington
Crowd gathers for 50th anniversary of legendary March on Washington
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legendary "I Have a Dream" speech
March on Washington: Civil rights activists share their memories
Scott Pelley spoke to three people who were at the March on Washington 50 years ago - Marian Wright Edelman, Andrew Young, and Julian Bond
John Lewis at March on Washington: "We want to be free now"
John Lewis - a U.S. Representative for Georgia's 5th congressional district since 1987 - speaks at the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
Mahalia Jackson wows crowd at March on Washington
The "Queen of Gospel" sings the spiritual "I've Been 'Buked and I've Been Scorned"
Watch: CBS News original Special Report coverage of the March on Washington
Roger Mudd introduces the network's coverage of the March on Washington, August 28, 1963, shows the route, and explains the purpose of the march
Famous faces at the March on Washington
Singer Lena Horne, actor Burt Lancaster, and comedian Dick Gregory were among the stars who attended the March on Washington, August 28, 1963
MLK on March on Washington: "One of the great days of America"
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks to reporters about meeting with President Kennedy following the March on Washington and his "I Have a Dream" speech
Coach kept original MLK script for 50 years
Martin Luther King handed his copy of the "I have a dream" speech to George Raveling - a last-minute volunteer who had a coveted spot near the podium
Rep. John Lewis remembers King, Selma, March on Washington
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., reflects on race on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Schieffer: A day that changed America
Bob Schieffer remembers the 1963 March on Washington, and reflects on what it changed for all Americans
Gen. Colin Powell on race, Republicans
Gen. Colin Powell reflects on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, race relations in modern America, and the future of the Republican Party
Sharpton: America's check to blacks "bounced again"
Civil rights activist says America too often prioritizes the desires of the few over the needs of the many
King: Trayvon Martin not judged on the content of his character
Martin Luther King III says the slaying of unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin is evidence that people are still judged by the color of their skin
Rep. John Lewis: "I gave a little blood" for voting rights
Georgia Democrat recalls his own role in the struggle for voting rights, vows to fight recent Supreme Court ruling overturning parts of Voting Rights Act
Holder credits civil rights movement with Obama's election
Attorney General Eric Holder commends civil rights leaders for paving the way for America's first black president
March on Washington: The civil rights movement that changed America
CBS News presidential historian Douglas Brinkley joined "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the historical context behind Martin Luther King Junior's speech 50 years ago
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Judge: Details of George Floyd's past arrests can't be used at trial
Information about George Floyd's prior arrests can't be used at the trials of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in his death, a judge ruled.
DOJ rescinds memo used to justify separations of migrant families
To this day, advocates have been struggling to locate more than 600 migrant parents. President Biden has pledged to create a task force to help locate them.
Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Deadly tornado leaves path of destruction in Alabama
The tornado ripped roofs off homes, pulverized walls and scattered debris as far as the eye could see.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Under the bill, people in prostitution would have prostitution and loitering charges expunged from their criminal records.
GOP senators balk at $1.9 trillion price tag for Biden's COVID-19 bill
Some Republican senators have raised concerns about passing another relief bill so soon after passing $1 trillion legislation.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
Biden presses Putin on Navalny arrest, arms treaty in first phone call
The White House said the president raised concerns about Navalny's arrest and Russia's treatment of protesters.
Couple allegedly flew to rural area to skip vaccine line
Chief Angela Demit said White River First Nation was selected for vaccines given the "remoteness, elderly and high-risk population, as well as limited access to health care."
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Iran says American dual-national sentenced to prison for spying
Judiciary official says the man had been free on bail but was re-arrested while trying to flee the country.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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$15 minimum wage a sticking point as Biden pushes COVID rescue plan
Most GOP lawmakers are balking at including the increase to $15 per hour in the president's COVID relief package.
Google PAC won't give to lawmakers who objected to Electoral College
Nearly 150 Republican members of Congress voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
Biden orders DOJ to phase out private prison contracts
More than 14,000 federal inmates are incarcerated in private prisons.
White House briefings to include American Sign Language interpreters
The National Association of the Deaf called the move a "historic win."
Army updates grooming standards to foster inclusion and diversity
Under updated requirements, short ponytails will be allowed, and phrases with racist connotations will be removed from regulations.
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Baseball Hall of Fame voting yields no new members for 2021
Curt Schilling, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were the closest in voting by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
NBA star expected to make full recovery after cancer surgery
The cancer was discovered after Levert was traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Cicely Tyson releases new memoir
96-year-old stage and screen icon Cicely Tyson opens up to Gayle King about her impressive career and personal life, which she wrote about in her new memoir, "Just As I Am."
A generational showdown between Brady and Mahomes
The old guard is taking on the new guard in Super Bowl LV in Tampa.
UCLA gymnast's floor routine goes viral
UCLA Gymnastics scored a major victory with a season-opening win against Arizona State that included a floor routine from Nia Dennis that went viral.
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Northeast hit with reports of major internet outage
Web users in the region say they're having trouble accessing Facebook, Google, Zoom and other services.
Twitter permanently bans "MyPillow guy" Mike Lindell
Twitter says Lindell kept violating its policy aimed at fighting disinformation. The ardent Trump backer insists Trump beat Biden.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
1,800 Instacart workers laid off. No one agrees on who fired them.
Delivery company says it's cutting workers at the request of grocery stores. Stores say they weren't consulted.
Twitter bans account linked to Iran's leader after Trump threat
Post shows image of Trump playing golf in the shadow of a drone and declares that "revenge is certain."
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BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed
Minnesota officials say the person who has recently traveled to Brazil. It's not clear if the variant causes a more serious illness than the novel coronavirus.
Major winter storm threatens Midwest with heavy snow
Over 8 inches of heavy snowfall are being reported in some Midwestern cities, with more to come this week.
Gray whales are starving and dying off at an alarming rate
As long as yellow school bus and weighing as much as 20 cars, the eastern North Pacific gray whale is a gentle giant – and lately it has run into trouble.
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Teacher never misses class, even during chemotherapy
Kelly Klein is balancing virtual learning with her chemotherapy by doing both at once.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
Biden says U.S. will have vaccines for 300 million Americans by end of summer
Biden promised it will be "this spring" when any American who wants a COVID-19 vaccine will be able to get one.
Biden administration boosting weekly supply of COVID-19 vaccine doses
The new orders will enable the federal government to vaccinate 300 million Americans.
Beyond Meat and PepsiCo partner to create plant-based foods
News of the collaboration sent Beyond Meat's shares to their largest single-day gain since its IPO in 2019.
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CVS, Walgreens blamed for slow vaccine rollout in nursing homes
"People are absolutely dying right now who didn't have to," said the chief medical officer of one assisted living chain.
Where to find the real "hi-filt" masks, and how to spot the fakes
The fit of a mask is as important as its filtration ability, experts say. So is avoiding the many counterfeits.
Disney removing "negative depictions of natives" from Jungle Cruise
Popular Disneyland and Disney World ride "needed a refresh," according to an executive with the entertainment giant.
BlackRock tells CEOs to prepare for a zero-emissions economy
World's largest asset manager tells its portfolio companies to cut emissions to net zero in 30 years — and provide details.
New bill would decriminalize selling sex in New York
Advocates say most don't willingly enter the sex trade and shouldn't be criminalized for their own exploitation.
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Man charged after allegedly wearing varsity jacket during Capitol riot
Brian Gundersen, 26, was arrested after multiple people recognized the jacket from photos of the January 6 riot and contacted the FBI, according to court documents filed Monday.
Wisconsin pharmacist will plead guilty to tampering with vaccine
The Department of Justice said Steven Brandenburg has agreed to plead guilty to removing vials of the Moderna vaccine from a hospital refrigerator.
What we know about the Capitol riot arrests
As of Tuesday, authorities had charged at least 158 people in federal court.
India court says groping a child through clothes isn't sexual assault
The Bombay High Court's verdict cleared a man accused of molesting a 12-year-old girl, but the controversial ruling could end up in the Supreme Court.
Two Virginia police officers fired over Capitol riot
The two Rocky Mount officers seen in a photo inside the U.S. Capitol are already facing federal criminal charges.
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Meet the people paying a reported $55 million to fly to the ISS
The proposed historic mission is aiming for a January 2022 launch date aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon.
SpaceX launches a record 143 satellites
It was the most satellites ever launched by a single rocket
SpaceX launches more satellites
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket boosted a record 143 small satellites into a polar orbit on Sunday in the company's first dedicated "rideshare" mission. CBSN's Lana Zak reports.
Bad weather forces SpaceX to call off plans for launch
SpaceX will make another attempt to launch its Transporter 1 "rideshare" mission Sunday.
SpaceX launches another 60 Starlink satellites
SpaceX has now launched more than 1,000 Starlink internet relay satellites.
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No one elected to Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021
For the first time since 2013, no players were voted entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2021. Watch the announcement by Tim Mead, president of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Full interview: Dr. Deborah Birx on "Face the Nation"
Former White House coronavirus response coordinator talks exclusively with "Face the Nation" in her first interview since leaving the Trump task force.
"Face the Nation" — full episode
This week on "Face the Nation," President Biden takes office and is immediately faced with overwhelming challenges. His first priority: COVID-19.
Hindsight is 2020: An Unprecedented Election
When a pandemic, a racial reckoning, and rampant misinformation converged, Americans were faced with an election unlike any other. This CBSN documentary follows voters around the country as they grapple with who they're voting for, how they're voting and the issues supercharging the stakes.
Company busy making Super Bowl products
Employees at one Minnesota company are busing turning out a slew of products ahead of Super Bowl LV, including posters, pennants, pins and other collectibles. CBS Los Angeles reports.