How one of America's last Gullah Geechee communities is at risk
Forty-four families, all formerly enslaved people with Gullah Geechee heritage, settled on Georgia's Sapelo Island after the Civil War.
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Trump supporter challenges voter qualifications
A man who falsely believes former President Trump won the 2020 election has challenged the qualifications of hundreds of voters in Georgia, convinced the rolls are filled with fraudulent entries. The Dekalb County Election board chair says most discrepancies are the result of minor administrative or technical errors. Major Garrett has the story.
Efforts to purge voter rolls ahead of 2024
Ahead of the 2024 elections, a group of conservative activists are challenging the legitimacy of voters across the U.S. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a look at the practice.
Eligible voters being swept up in conservative activists' voter roll purges
An army of conservative activists is poring over state voter lists in search of registration errors that can be used to file what are known as voter challenges.
Trump-Georgia election interference hearing
A hearing is underway in the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump with attorneys arguing for a delay or outright dismissal of the case against the former president and several co-defendants. Tia Mitchell, a Washington correspondent for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBS News to talk about the case.
Previewing the DeSantis-Newsom debate
Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis have long been in a war of words. Wednesday evening, the two governors will square off at a debate in Georgia. CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro and DeSantis campaign manager James Uthmeier join "America Decides" to discuss what to expect.
Rosalynn Carter laid to rest in Georgia
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter was laid to rest Wednesday in her Georgia hometown. CBS News' Skyler Henry has more on the final day of tributes and farewells to the wife of former President Jimmy Carter.
Rosalynn Carter's private funeral and burial
Rosalynn Carter is being laid to rest Wednesday, wrapping up three days of memorials for the former first lady. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann has more.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter honored
Tuesday's touching tribute to former first lady Rosalynn Carter brought together three presidents and all living former first ladies, complete with tears of laughter and sadness from a room full of her loved ones. A motorcade and funeral procession on Wednesday will give people a last chance to say goodbye. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Plains, Georgia.
Rosalynn Carter honored at tribute service
The nation said goodbye Tuesday to former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Family, friends and dignitaries were in attendance for the service at the Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta. Mark Strassmann has more details.
Jason Carter remembers grandmother Rosalynn
Rosalynn Carter's grandson, Jason, recalled heartwarming moments he shared with his grandmother and honored her for her accomplishments at a memorial service in Georgia Tuesday.
Chip Carter remembers his mother, Rosalynn
James Earl "Chip" Carter III spoke Tuesday at a tribute service honoring his mother, Rosalynn Carter. "She saved my life," Carter said of his mom, remembering how she encouraged him to enter rehab for his struggles with addiction. Rosalynn Carter died Nov. 19 at the age of 96.
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose before funeral
Leaders will gather in Atlanta Tuesday to remember former first lady Rosalynn Carter, who died last week at the age of 96. Known for her active role in the Carter administration, Rosalynn Carter continued her life of service alongside her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, after leaving the White House. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports.
Breaking down Young Thug's RICO case
Young Thug's racketeering trial began in Atlanta on Monday. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused the rapper of co-founding a violent street gang. Noah Pines, partner at the Atlanta-based law firm Ross and Pines, joins CBS News to unpack the case.
Carter Library director on Rosalynn Carter
Rosalynn Carter laid in repose in Atlanta on Monday. She died in her Georgia home in early November at the age of 96. Meredith Evans, director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, joins "America Decides" to discuss the former first lady's legacy.
Rosalynn Carter lies in repose in Atlanta as mourners pay their respects
A tribute service will be held on Tuesday, and her husband of 77 years, former President Jimmy Carter, is expected to attend.
Rosalynn Carter wreath-laying ceremony
Memorial services for former first lady Rosalynn Carter continued Monday morning with a wreath-laying ceremony at Georgia Southwestern State University, Carter's alma mater.
Rosalynn Carter's casket starts final journey
Three days of official mourning for former first lady Rosalynn Carter began Monday in Georgia as her casket departed Georgia Medical Center to lie in repose at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum. Rosalynn Carter died last week at the age of 96. Historian and documentarian Andrew Och joins CBS News to discuss her legacy, and CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the ceremonies set to take place for the former first lady.
Georgia’s 8,000 years of wine history
Georgia, considered the birthplace of wine, has been making wine for 8,000 years. Producers are restoring the country’s ancient grape varieties and introducing Georgian wines to the rest of the world.
11/26/2023: Rise; Sealand; Ancient Vines
First, a trip to a camp for grieving Ukrainians in the Austrian Alps. Then, a visit to Sealand: the world’s smallest state. And, a look at Georgia’s 8,000 years of wine history.
High school baseball player in coma after batting cage accident
High school senior Jeremy Medina was accidentally struck in the head with a baseball bat at the batting cage on his school's campus, officials said.
Looking back at Rosalynn Carter's legacy
President Biden has ordered flags at the White House and federal buildings to be lowered to half-staff Saturday in honor of Rosalynn Carter, who died at her Georgia home on Sunday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez looks back at the former first lady's legacy.
Rosalynn Carter's power as first lady
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died Sunday at the age of 96. Anita McBride, director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University, joins CBS News to discuss how Mrs. Carter revolutionized her time in the White House.
Rosalynn Carter's mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter died in her Plains, Georgia, home at the age of 96 on Sunday. Historian and documentarian Andrew Och joins "America Decides" to walk through the former first lady's biggest achievements.
Georgia and nation honor Rosalynn Carter
Those who knew Rosalynn Carter in her hometown of Plains, Georgia, want to honor and remember the former first lady's kindness. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Georgia, and Stewart McLaurin, the president of the White House Historical Association, joins CBS News with more on Mrs. Carter's impact on the nation.
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How Ukrainian civilians resisted the Russian occupation in Kherson
Ukrainian resistance fighters inside Kherson and Ukrainian forces outside the city refused to give up after Russia occupied the city.
Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
At least 6 dead after severe storms, tornadoes hit Tennessee
Nashville police identified two of the victims killed as a mother and her two-year-old son, while her other child survived.
Poll: Most Americans disapprove of Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war
Rising numbers of Democrats say Biden is supporting Israel too much.
Novak Djokovic on his opponents and becoming a "villain of the world"
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic shared what getting to the top level of sports entails — and the lengths required to stay there.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon pursues green agenda in red state
Wyoming is the nation's top coal mining state, but Republican Gov. Mark Gordon is a leading voice on climate-friendly energy projects. Amid pushback, Gordon has set a net-negative emissions goal.
Santos says he makes more money from Cameo than he did in Congress
Santos was expelled from Congress after a House Ethics Committee report found "substantial evidence" he repeatedly broke the law.
Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
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Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Bronny James makes college basketball debut after cardiac arrest
Bronny James joined the USC Trojans in their game against Long Beach State, with his father, LeBron James, watching from the stands.
Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
California hiker rescued after 7 hours pinned beneath massive boulder
A rescue team used ropes and pulleys to shift a boulder that trapped a man who was hiking in California.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
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Poll: Americans feel inflation's impact on living standards, opportunities
Many feel worse off than their parents' generation as income isn't keeping up.
Lobbying group overstated how much shoplifting hurt retailers
The National Retail Federation retracted an earlier estimate of the losses stores suffer at the hands of criminal rings.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour crosses billion-dollar mark, setting record
Also unprecedented was the speed at which Swift's Eras Tour had surpassed a billion in sales — a mere eight months.
Amazon says scammers stole millions through phony product returns
International ring breached Amazon's internal systems and bribed its employees, the e-commerce giant alleges in lawsuit.
The U.S. states where homeowners gained — and lost — equity in 2023
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
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Donald Trump says he will not testify in civil fraud trial on Monday
Former President Donald Trump was expected to be his defense team's final witness.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," Dec. 10, 2023
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Sen. Bernie Sanders and Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto join Margaret Brennan.
White House official says "it's time to cut a deal" on national security
Congress has been unable to pass additional aid for Ukraine as Republicans demand stricter border security measures in exchange.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
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The increasing hazard of black lung disease facing coal miners
Traditionally one in every five coal miners ended up with black lung disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages - and experts say a new rule to protect against silica dust doesn't go far enough.
Black lung threat increasing among coal miners
Coal mining has always been a dangerous job, with one in every five miners ending up with "black lung" disease. But today, in Appalachia, miners are suffering from black lung at increasingly younger ages. "Sunday Morning" senior contributor Ted Koppel talks with miners and union officials who say coal companies routinely break the rules that could help protect their employees' health; and looks at a new government proposal that might offer real protection for miners, but which is facing opposition from some in Congress.
Recognizing the signs of postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Experts discuss efforts to destigmatize PPD and encourage treatment, including with a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD.
A promising treatment for postpartum depression
One in seven women experiences postpartum depression (PPD), with more new mothers dying from suicide or overdose than anything else. Correspondent Tracy Smith examines the heartbreak that can come when postpartum depression is not diagnosed or treated; talks with experts and sufferers hoping to destigmatize PPD; and looks at a new drug, Zurzuvae, the first-ever pill for PPD, set to become available this week.
Texas Supreme Court halts emergency abortion ruling
The Texas Supreme Court late Friday night put a hold on a lower court ruling which would have allowed a woman who is 20 weeks pregnant with a fatal fetal diagnosis to obtain an abortion. The all-Republican state Supreme Court issued its hold without offering an opinion. Jared Hill has details.
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Israel continues attacks across Gaza as hopes for cease-fire fade
Battles are raging across Gaza as Israel indicates it is prepared to fight for months or longer to defeat the territory's Hamas rulers.
Biden invites Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House
The meeting between President Biden and President Zelenskyy will take place just days after a Democratic bill with billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel failed to clear the Senate.
Children of jailed Iranian activist accept Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf
Mohammadi's prize was placed on an empty chair between her 17-year-old twins, Ali and Kiana Rahmani, at the award ceremony in Oslo, Norway on Sunday.
Bernie Sanders: "Israel is losing the war" in public opinion
"Israel is losing the war in terms of how the world is looking at this situation," Sanders said, citing an increasing death toll and displacement of Palestinians.
First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
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Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" star, dies at 29
Reality TV star Mama June Shannon announced her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell died on Dec. 9 in an Instagram post.
Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers
President Biden attended a shiva, a weeklong Jewish mourning tradition, for legendary television producer Norman Lear.
Remembering Norman Lear: "The soundtrack of my life has been laughter"
The legendary producer of such beloved comedies as "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" died this week at age 101. "Sunday Morning" looks back at Lear, who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Norman Lear: A life of laughter and activism
Norman Lear, who created, developed or co-produced some of television's most beloved comedies, such as "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons," and "One Day at A Time," died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at the age of 101. Correspondent Mo Rocca looks back on the remarkable life and career of the legendary producer and social activist who'd said the gift of laughter kept him going strong for more than a century.
Aardman Animation: Creating the magic of stop-motion
The animation wizards behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep are back with a sequel to their 2000 hit feature, "Chicken Run." Correspondent Seth Doane visits the Bristol, England studios of Aardman Animations, where artists have painstakingly filmed "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," a comic adventure in which daredevil chickens seek to rescue their precious hen from a dastardly factory farm. (Think "Chicken: Impossible.")
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Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
Holiday gift ideas from Techno Claus
He comes once a year, speaking only in rhyme, with high-tech suggestions at gift-giving time. Our own David Pogue (no techno-phobe he) offers nifty new gadgets to put under the tree.
White House approves high-speed rail funding
In the hopes of finally bringing high-speed rail to the U.S., the Biden administration on Friday approved $8.2 billion for projects on both coasts. $3 billion of that will go to Brightline West, a high-speed rail line that will run between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Kris Van Cleave has details.
Think twice before scanning a QR code — here's why
More than 90 million consumers will scan a QR code this year. But the technology can also facilitate identity theft.
Russian hackers accused of targeting U.S. intel community
The Justice Department accused Russia-based hackers of targeting U.S. intelligence officials as part of an international spear phishing campaign.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Extraordinarily rare white leucistic gator with born in Florida
The baby gator is one of just eight known leucistic alligators in the world, according to Gatorland, the park where it was born.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Orphaned Alaskan sea otter given second chance at life in Chicago
An 8-week-old sea otter pup was found alone in Alaska before being brought to the aquarium at the end of November.
John Kerry: U.S. backs cutting fossil fuels
Special Climate Envoy John Kerry wrapped up the first week of the COP28 climate summit in Dubai by announcing the U.S. supports "largely" phasing out fossil fuels. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to discuss.
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Nebraska priest killed in church attack, officials say
Father Stephen Gutgsell, a priest at St. John the Baptist Church in Fort Calhoun, died after being assaulted at the church's rectory.
Convicted Air Force major blames wife for fight that led to her death
Years after a millionaire mom was killed, her husband breaks his silence, offering a unique self-defense claim at his murder trial.
Key evidence in the disappearance and death of Andreen McDonald
What Air Force Major Andre McDonald says happened in the days surrounding his wife's death.
Retired officers honored for arson attack response
Two retired New York City Police Department officers, and brothers, were honored Saturday for their role in helping halt an arson attack on the Atlanta birth home of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.
Minnesota man arrested after impaling grocery worker with golf club: Police
The suspect barricaded himself in an apartment after the incident, sparking an hours-long standoff with Minneapolis Police.
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First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ago, found by astronauts
Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it.
Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. Here's how to watch it.
Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it to produce a one-of-a-kind eclipse.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.
NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing flight in 2025, GAO says
NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.
New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync planets found in Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.
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Matthew Trussler murder: Inside the case
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.
Catching a killer clown
Marlene Warren answered the door to her Wellington, FL, home and was fatally gunned down by a mysterious clown. Despite eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and the identification a suspect early on, it would take more than 30 years for her killer to face justice.
Notable Deaths in 2023
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
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The crime scene evidence that convicted Alex Murdaugh
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"CBS Weekend News" headlines for December 10, 2023
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Weekend News" with Errol Barnett.
12/10: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on the fate of the aid package to Israel; plus Save the Children president and CEO Janti Soeripto joins to discuss humanitarian efforts in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Andreen McDonald: A Millionaire Vanishes
How a yellow hammer nailed a suspect in the case of a missing businesswoman. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Novak Djokovic: The 60 Minutes Interview
Tennis genius Novak Djokovic is no longer chasing records; he's creating them. Ahead of the Australian Open, Djokovic explained how flexibility and mental strength help him dominate on the court.
Acts of faith in uncertain times
Christians observing the second Sunday of the Advent season and Jews celebrating Hanukkah are lighting candles around the world tonight. Lighting those candles has special meaning right now.