Indigenous activists are bringing attention to the past federal practice of forcibly assimilating Native American children by enrolling them in boarding schools, often separating them from their families for life. Nancy Chen has more.
Statues of two Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, were removed in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday. In 2017, the statues were the backdrop of the "Unite the Right" rally that left one person dead. Christina Ruffini reports.
The city of Charlottesville, Virginia has taken down the statues of Confederate generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. The Charlottesville City Council also voted to take down the city's Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue. Activist Zyahna Bryant joins CBSN with more.
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With a string of dangerously hot temperatures blistering the West, millions of Americans are waiting on relief. CBS meteorologist Jeff Berardelli has more on what to expect in the coming days.
Richard Branson and his Virgin Galactic spaceplane are ready for takeoff on Sunday, hoping to launch the start of the astro-tourism industry. Mark Strassmann has more.
Coronavirus infections are surging in areas with low vaccination rates, fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant. Michael George reports.
Branson and five crewmates are set for a dramatic sub-orbital flight to space.
Binx the cat was found exactly two weeks after Champlain Towers fell to the ground. On Friday, Binx was reunited with his family.
The metal fencing surrounding the U.S. Capitol is finally being removed. The removal began Friday, a little over six months after the January 6 assault. Nikole Killion has more.
The platform holding the Magic Carpet ride came loose from its base with riders on board.
