Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Thursday over the controversy surrounding a photo of him from years ago showing him dressed in blackface and brownface. At least three photos have been released that show Trudeau wearing darkened makeup on his face.
Imelda, now a tropical depression, is dumping heavy rain and unleashing tornadoes in parts of Texas. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian joined CBSN AM with more on flood conditions in the area.
Flooding brought on by Tropical Depression Imelda is prompting hundreds of water rescues and evacuations in parts of Texas and Louisiana, and more rainfall is expected throughout the week. CBS News correspondent Mireya Villarreal joined CBSN from Baytown, Texas, with more.
The Taliban has claimed responsibility for another suicide car bomb attack in Afghanistan, this one tearing through a hospital and leaving at least 20 people dead. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports from Kabul.
Benny Gantz has rejected Benjamin Netanyahu's call to join him and form a unity government, saying he alone should be Israel's next prime minister. Gantz's party holds a two-seat advantage after most of Tuesday's election votes have been counted. Dr. Ehud Eiran, a senior lecturer at the School of Political Sciences at the University of Haifa, Israel, joined CBSN to discuss what happens next.
96-year-old WWII hero Clarence Smoyer is the last living member of his crew – and 75 years after fighting in a famous battle, he was surprised with a medal for his bravery.
For the first time, the Navy is acknowledging the existence of what it calls "unidentified aerial phenomena." In 2017 and 2018, the New York Times and an organization called To the Stars Academy of Arts & Science released three videos showing Navy fighter jets encountering mysterious objects in the sky. The mysterious objects moved at hypersonic speeds, with no wings, engines, or visible signs of propulsion. The Navy admits it cannot identify what they are.
President Trump's communications with a foreign leader were concerning enough to prompt a whistleblower complaint, according to the Washington Post, which reports an offiical in the U.S. intelligence community was so alarmed by a "promise" the president made to a foreign leader, he alerted investigators. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang joins CBSN to take us through the report.
Call is focus of Washington firestorm and growing calls for Trump's impeachment
Alex Wagner, a CBS News special correspondent and co-host of the political docuseries "The Circus," joined CBSN as the presidential primary season heats up. Season four of "The Circus" resumes Sunday on Showtime.
President Trump slammed reports about a whistleblower complaint against him regarding discussions he had with Ukraine's leadership. He told reporters it "didn't matter" what he discussed in the private call.
In this preview of a "CBS Sunday Morning" interview to be broadcast September 22, the creator of the internationally-popular TV series "Downton Abbey," Julian Fellowes, talks with correspondent Elizabeth Palmer about bringing the cast back together for a new theatrical feature.
President Trump said Friday that his administration has moved to sanction the Iranian national bank. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin called this action the "highest" level of sanctions possible. Watch their remarks.
In this preview of an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning" to be broadcast September 22, the virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter talks about collaborating with renowned composer John Williams for the new Deutsche Grammophon album, "Across the Stars," featuring works for violin and orchestra adapted from Williams' film scores.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday morning that he's ending his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination after making no headway in the polls and failing to qualify for the last debate. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the latest shakeup in the race.
CBS News has confirmed that Pentagon officials will give President Trump military options on Friday, for any possible retaliation against Iran for its alleged role in the strike on Saudi oil facilities. While the United States said it’s looking at all options short of going to war, the country is building an international coalition against Iran. But while Iran still denies responsibility, Iranian officials will likely face some tough questions next week at the UN General Assembly. Ian Lee reports.
In MoneyWatch headlines, Colt is suspending production of the AR-15 and other rifles for consumers. Meanwhile, Three Mile Island, best known for a partial nuclear meltdown in the 1970s, is shutting down for good. And a MacRumors report reveals new details about Apple's plans for tracking iPhone users
In this preview of an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning" to be broadcast September 22, correspondent Tracy Smith asks the legendary film composer John Williams ("Jaws," "Star Wars," "Superman," "Schindler's List") about his body of work.
This preemie baby known as "Fighting Finn" was 1 pound when he was born and spent 113 in the NICU. He fought a tough battle – and now he's getting a hero's welcome at home.
Around 12,000 attendees are expected to show up for burgers and face time with 17 Democratic presidential candidates at the Polk County Democratic Party’s annual steak fry in Iowa on Saturday. Ed O’Keefe joins CBSN from Iowa.
Grammy-winning guitarist Adrian Quesada and vocalist Eric Burton formed the group Black Pumas in Austin, Texas. They became a local phenomenon, and have toured the U.S. and Europe. NPR named them the "Breakout Band of 2019." Making their network TV debut on "Saturday Sessions," the Black Pumas perform "Fire."
Grammy-winning guitarist Adrian Quesada and vocalist Eric Burton formed the group Black Pumas in Austin, Texas. They became a local phenomenon, and have toured the U.S. and Europe. NPR named them the "Breakout Band of 2019." Making their network TV debut on "Saturday Sessions," the Black Pumas perform " "Black Moon Rising."
The recent college admissions scandal revealed just how far some will go to get into a top school. But for some students like Kevin Victoria, the son of Colombian immigrants, starting Stanford this week might have been more than he’d dare to dream. Michelle Miller reports on a mentorship program called Latino U College Access (LUCA).
NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown has been dropped by the New England Patriots, the second team to release him this season. Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct by two women. Vladimir Duthiers reports.
A Facebook hoax this summer invited people to storm Area 51 on September 20. Five people have been arrested since Thursday. Meanwhile, thousands of others are celebrating their love of UFOs at a number of festivals in the Nevada desert.
