The Pasadena Fire Department had an all-female crew for the first time in its history. While it was only for one shift, some of the firefighters are hoping for more. Jamie Yuccas reports.
The pair spoke to "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about the future of Breonna Taylor's case, and how to fight systemic racism and voter suppression.
“To be in sales you have to understand the defense mechanism of rationalization”
Alec Burlakoff explains his career jump from guidance counselor to pharmaceutical sales rep.
Alarming heat scorched Siberia as the small town of Verkhoyansk reached 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, 32 degrees above the normal high temperature. If verified, this is likely the hottest temperature ever recorded in Siberia and also the hottest temperature ever recorded north of the Arctic Circle.
The Black Lives Matter movement took center stage at Sunday night's ESPY Awards. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson kicked off the virtual show with a message about racism and social injustices in today's world. He challenged his white teammates to lead and not "just listen."
The "superforecasting" firm Good Judgment uses probability estimates to make predictions about what to expect from the coronavirus pandemic. The firm's CEO Warren Hatch joined CBSN to discuss the metrics his team uses to make these sort of forecasts.
This summer has seen a major rise in complaints about illegal fireworks being set off. Cities nationwide are now cracking down on the summertime activity. Mola Lenghi reports.
On Wednesday, Polish President Andrzej Duda met with President Trump for a press conference, but the two did not follow social distancing guidelines or wear face masks. Mr. Trump praised his administration’s response to the pandemic, even as cases surge throughout the U.S. Paula Reid reports.
Biden still intends to accept the Democratic nomination in Milwaukee.
New York City's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, for the first time in its 61 year history, is closed. Recently, "CBS This Morning" was allowed onto the grounds to find out how they are still discovering ways to connect with their audience and find healing through the arts. Anthony Mason interviews president and CEO Henry Timms and listens to a very special performance from Tony-nominated actor and singer Norm Lewis.
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike across the nation, black people are being disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Dr. Jon LaPook examines some of the health disparities that are putting them at higher risk for infection.
When MahoganyBooks made the jump from online to brick-and-mortar in 2017, it became the first bookstore in more than 20 years to serve the Anacostia community, a historically black neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Owners Ramunda and Derrick Young, whose mission since 2007 has been to provide access to black literature, spoke with CBSN about the latest movement to support black-owned businesses.
As millions of people work from home, many are dealing with stress, long hours and a lack of boundaries.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
"We are looking at greater restrictions," Governor Greg Abbott said Wednesday, after initially saying this would be a last resort.
Owner of Dove soap faces renewed pressure to shelve Fair & Lovely brand over criticism that it promotes racism.
Three police officers previously resigned over the incident.
Democrats still plan to hold events over four nights in August in Milwaukee, though the convention will be held in a smaller venue than originally planned.
Even as states battle surges of coronavirus infections, some are preparing for a massive dust storm to hit in the next few days. And that's not the only unusual weather event occurring this week. Siberia is dealing with an intense heat wave, recording temperatures as high as 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain.
A grocery store worker called police to report a man used a counterfeit $20 bill, leading to the confrontation that ended in George Floyd's death. As Moustafa Bayoumi, a professor at Brooklyn College, explains, nuisance abatement laws force shop owners to act as "third party police." He joined CBSN to discuss how these laws disproportionately impact minority communities.
Zelinsky withdrew from the Stone case in February after the Justice Department moved to recommend a lighter prison sentence than the prosecutors had sought.