For Black business leaders in the Sacramento region, including in Elk Grove, it's a special time to reflect on Dr. King's work and how his words inspired them to give back to their community.
For 35 years, El Cerrito has hosted a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration that even the pandemic couldn't stop, making it the longest continuously held MLK Day event in California.
The NFL and Martin Luther King Jr.'s family are kicking off a 5-year initiative committing more than 100 million hours of community service by Americans, according to Martin Luther King III and Arndrea Waters King, who joined CBS News on the celebration of the U.S. holiday commemorating the civil rights icon's birthday.
President Biden delivered the keynote address at the National Action Network's MLK Day commemoration in Washington. CBS News contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright discusses the speech and reflects on Dr. King's legacy.
On Monday, the federal observance of the King holiday, commemorations continue in Atlanta, as well as in the nation's capital and beyond.
The 22-foot tall sculpture, named "The Embrace," represents the hug between Dr. King and his wife after he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
The Senate is expected to begin formal debate on voting rights bills after Democrats made a final push for reform on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This comes as a CBS News poll found 4 in 10 Americans feel the president isn't focused on voting rights access enough. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. and vowed to continue the civil rights icon's legacy by pushing for greater protection of voting rights. Nancy Cordes reports.
Long known as a holiday dedicated to service, this Martin Luther King Jr. Day is taking on renewed significance as voting rights legislation faces seemingly insurmountable hurdles in Congress.
Senators will return to Capitol Hill Tuesday to debate a House-passed voting rights bill. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke with Martin Luther King III and his family ahead of that debate about their advocacy work and why this issue is so important, and she shared parts of that interview with CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers.
As the nation pauses to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the first Black woman to run the Justice Department’s civil rights division says voting discrimination persists today and that continuing King's quest for equal voting rights remains one of her top priorities. CBS News’ chief national affairs and justice correspondent Jeff Pegues sat down with Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke for an exclusive interview on “CBS Mornings.”
Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam always maintained their innocence in the 1965 assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X. Now they'll be exonerated. Maurice DuBois shares the latest.
Thousands of activists gathered nationwide this weekend to march in support of protecting voting rights. The march also commemorates the 1963 March on Washington, led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Nikole Killion reports.
Celebrations were held across the country Saturday as Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday. But some social activists are urging for the holiday to also mark a day of reflection. Skyler Henry has more.
It's been 45 years since "Negro History Week" expanded into Black History Month. This year, the celebration of the contributions of Black people comes in the wake of widespread protests over the death of George Floyd and a racial reckoning across the United States. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss.
As we honor the memory of Martin Luther King Jr., a group of students deserves special mention for taking Dr. King's message of racial justice to heart. More now from Nikki Battiste in our CBS News series "Unifying America."
CBS News political contributor Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 53 years after his assassination, as the nation continues to reckon with racial injustice.
"Nine Days: The Race to Save Martin Luther King Jr.'s Life and Win the 1960 Election" is a new book written by father and son Stephen Kendrick and Paul Kendrick. They join CBSN to discuss why they wrote the book and how the actions of King, John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon at that time changed the trajectory of the country.
"We're insulted and demand that his image be removed!" Robinson's daughter, Sharon wrote.
A memorial service for Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis was held in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, on Saturday. Lewis' older brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the service. Michelle Miller reports.
Memorial service held for John Lewis in Alabama; National Zoo reopens for the first time in 19 weeks
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis died last week at age of 80. Lewis was a leader of the freedom riders, and a protege of Martin Luther King Junior. He often faced arrest and violence during his fight against racial segregation. Lewis's body left Atlanta Saturday morning, and is now on its way to Alabama. Michelle Miller reports from Selma.
Congressman John Lewis, a leader of the Freedom Riders who would go on to be a prominent leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died last week at age 80. A week-long celebration of Lewis begins in Alabama.
Congressman John Lewis, a son of sharecroppers who would go on to be a prominent leader of the 1960s Civil Rights Movement alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Friday after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Ed O’Keefe remembers Lewis, and his place at the heart of Black America’s struggle for equality.
Tributes honoring the late Congressman John Lewis have poured in from around the country — and also across the political spectrum. Nikole Killion reports.
The Senate advanced a short-term spending measure as the government faces a Friday deadline to avert a partial shutdown.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Former President Donald Trump's 30-point victory smashed the record previously held by Bob Dole.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she would not participate in the debate unless former President Donald Trump did.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
The trial, which began Tuesday morning, is the second related to E. Jean Carroll's allegations and Trump's subsequent denials.
Heuermann was arrested last summer and charged with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010. He was charged Tuesday with the killing of Maureen Brainard-Barnes.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Brothers John and Vince Giovannitti serve as mayors of Paulsboro and Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
One analysis said bipartisan deal in Congress would boost the tax credit for 16 million children, lifting some out of poverty.
Ben & Jerry's board chair calls for a truce between Israeli and Palestinian forces, saying the goal is "consistent" with the ice cream maker's policies.
Airline crews are stretched and de-icing fluid is running low as harsh winter weather across many U.S. states disrupts air travel.
Safety regulator blasts poultry company, saying "nothing has changed" two years after another teen was killed at a Mississippi processing facility.
Federal judge rules that JetBlue's $3.8 billion purchase of Spirit would limit options for travelers by reducing the number of discount carriers.
It would have required the State Department to produce a report on whether the Israeli war effort in Gaza is violating human rights and international accords.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Brothers John and Vince Giovannitti serve as mayors of Paulsboro and Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was taken to the hospital on Jan. 1, unbeknownst to the White House at the time.
Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said she would not participate in the debate unless former President Donald Trump did.
Drinking a glass or more of 100% fruit juice daily is associated with a small weight gain in children and adults, according to a new analysis.
"I'm astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives," says the World Health Organization's director of health promotion, Ruediger Krech.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers. Experts recommend testing for it in your home —here's how.
Last August, tests revealed that Kate Cox, a mother of two in Texas, was pregnant with a child that had Trisomy 18, a genetic condition that causes severe developmental problems. According to Cox's doctors, the prognosis for the baby was death before or shortly after birth, and Cox's future fertility was at risk. She sued to receive an abortion under Texas law which bans the procedure in nearly all cases, but found herself caught in a legal battle with the state's attorney general. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Kate Cox, her husband Justin and with their lawyer, Molly Duane, about the court decisions that forced Cox to leave Texas for the medical procedure.
There is an alarming flu surge across the country, with doctors warning that the virus is spreading at an increased level in many states. As many as 40 children have died from the illness this flu season, the CDC said. CBS News' Omar Villafranca has more.
This comes as Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue their attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
The Iranian-backed Houthis launched another attack on merchant shipping Tuesday just hours after the U.S. preemptively struck missiles that were prepared to launch, according to U.S. Central Command.
The boy was bitten while participating in an expedition in a shark tank at a local resort, officials said.
Nominees Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo are all up for Song of the Year at this year's 66th Grammy Awards.
From on-stage kisses between co-stars to history-making wins and cast reunions, here are ten of the most memorable moments from the 2024 Emmys.
The series is a stark contrast to Vergara's previous work as the vibrant Gloria Pritchett, on "Modern Family."
Three people became EGOTS at the same time for their work on one 2018 project, and now Elton John is the latest to join the elite club.
Sofia Vergara is making a dramatic shift as she stars and executive produces Netflix's new series "Griselda." Based on the real-life story of a notorious drug lord, Vergara's portrayal is a shift from her previous comedic roles. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has more.
Medical device company called Apple's move to redesign its watches "a positive step toward accountability."
January marks four years of disputes between Apple and the health tech company Masimo. The two companies are at odds over blood oxygen measurement technology used in the Apple Watch. Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News to sort through the legal battles and examine what could come next in the fight.
The annual CES consumer tech convention is wrapping up its week-long stay in Las Vegas on Friday. The event featured some of the industry's latest advances across virtual reality, robots, and the growing realm of artificial intelligence. Nick Wolny, senior editor at CNET, joined CBS News with a recap of the week.
Microsoft's market value momentarily surpassed that of Apple's for the first time in years as the software giant deepens it AI presence.
Online retailer eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to resolve criminal charges over employees who harassed a Massachusetts couple by sending live spiders, cockroaches and other disturbing items to their home.
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
The freezing temperatures that impacted the Iowa caucuses are being blamed for at least 12 deaths from Oregon to Tennessee. Texas is one of the places feeling the effects of the arctic blast with extreme wind chills blanketing the state Tuesday. Dominic Brown with CBS News Texas has a look at the forecast.
In four years of digging, the team of archaeologists have unearthed 43 human skeletons and more than 100,000 artifacts.
The Rich Earth Institute in Vermont collects, pasteurizes and distributes recycled human urine as agricultural fertilizer, to return precious nutrients and minerals to the soil. Pee jokes are an occupational hazard.
Heuermann was charged last summer with killing three women whose bodies were found along Gilgo Beach in 2010.
The man accused of killing three women on New York's Long Island was formally indicted for the alleged murder of a fourth victim on Tuesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the details.
Kellye Croft, who worked as a massage therapist for Dolan and his band while they were on tour, alleged in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that Dolan "unlawfully trafficked her for his own sexual gratification."
Josef Fritzl, now 88, was sentenced to life in prison in 2009 after pleading guilty to locking up his daughter in a basement for 24 years and fathering seven children with her.
A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty last year in the murders of his wife Maggie and younger son Paul.
The flight marks the third commercial space station visit funded by Houston-based Axiom Space, and the first with an all-European crew.
Astronomy fans can enjoy celestial events throughout 2024, looking to the sky to see full moons, meteor showers and a total solar eclipse. Here are the key dates to mark on your calendar.
NASA says the delays in plans will allow time to solve technical problems and to carry out flight tests of SpaceX's Starship moon lander.
Spacecraft-builder Astrobotic says the lander will run out of propellant Thursday, ending any chance of a planned moon landing.
The spacecraft carrying the Peregrine, a commercially built American lunar lander, may be facing a critical failure after its launch Monday. Derrick Pitts, the chief astronomer at Philadelphia's Franklin Institute, joins CBS News with details on the spacecraft's apparent fuel leak.
Days after a young woman vanishes, a man in a distinctive hat is seen walking away from her car. Who is the man in the hat?
Christie Wilson disappeared in 2005, and her killer refused to say where he put her body.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
In 1981, 13-year-old Mary Day disappeared from her Seaside, Calif., home, with no sign of her anywhere. It would be 22 years before she reappeared, bringing along more questions than answers.
Matthew Trussler was found dead at the home he shared with his fiancée Melissa Turner. See the evidence that led to authorities piecing together his death.
Frigid temps and travel chaos felt across U.S.; Brothers elected mayors of neighboring New Jersey towns
Ramaswamy, Hutchinson dropouts slim 2024 GOP field; Should Haley's poll gains worry Biden and Trump?
Artificial intelligence has the power to reshape how we live, play and especially work, according to a new analysis from the International Monetary Fund. Senior business and tech correspondent Jo Ling Kent reports.
World leaders are set to gather this week in Davos, Switzerland. One topic is "Disease X" - a hypothetical virus 20 times deadlier than COVID-19. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Amesh Adalja joins CBS News to discuss the threat.
Only three candidates are left in the GOP presidential field, but they are not all equal. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa have details.