"The Demon of Unrest": Recounting the first shots of the Civil War
Author Erik Larson visits Fort Sumter in Charleston, S.C., where he discusses "the single most consequential day in American history."
Author Erik Larson visits Fort Sumter in Charleston, S.C., where he discusses "the single most consequential day in American history."
Beginning on April 12, 1861, over the course of two days, more than 3,300 shells and cannon balls rained across Charleston Harbor towards Fort Sumter, the first shots fired in the Civil War. Correspondent Anthony Mason visits the fort with bestselling author Erik Larson, whose latest book, "The Demon of Unrest," explores the events leading up to the bombardment and what Larson calls "the single most consequential day in American history."
Arizona lawmakers moved forward Wednesday in their efforts to repeal a Civil War-era law that bans all abortions except to save the woman's life. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
Arizona's House of Representatives on Wednesday advanced an effort to repeal the state's Civil War-era abortion ban that's set to go into effect June 8. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the latest from Phoenix.
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed abortion rights at a campaign event in Wisconsin on Monday. CBS News campaign reporters Nidia Cavazos, Shawna Mizelle and Zak Hudak are across the country covering key locations on the trail.
Arizona House Republicans blocked an effort to repeal the state's 1864 near-total abortion ban for a second time on Wednesday. But some Republicans in the state Senate are now siding with Democrats. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has the details.
A Sudanese-American family is the first to be reunited in the U.S. after a woman and her sons spent nearly a year stuck in Saudi Arabia.
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs on Wednesday called on lawmakers to repeal a near-total abortion ban from 1864 after the state's Supreme Court ruled it could be enforced. Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Mizelle, Molly Ball and Deepa Shivaram join to discuss the latest.
The U.N. Refugee Agency says millions of people are facing starvation in Sudan, where it's been nearly a year since civil war broke out. BBC news reporter Mohamed Osman joined CBS News to explain what's happening there.
The Arizona Supreme Court's decision upholding a law from 1864 that bans abortion with barely any exceptions has led to confusion about when the law will take effect and how it will be enforced. CBS News campaign reporter Shawna Mizelle has more.
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a Civil War-era abortion ban that does not provide exceptions for rape and incest can be enforced. That ban will supersede a 15-week abortion ban that was signed into law in 2022. Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Arizona's Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an abortion law from 1864 that would criminalize the procedure with barely any exceptions. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the present consequences. Then, New York Times national reporter Kate Zernike joins to discuss.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced he'll resign after weeks of pressure from gangs, who threatened a civil war if he returned to the country. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers, who is of French and Haitian descent, breaks down the history that led Haiti to this moment.
Ten months into the deadly civil war in Sudan, the U.S. State Department has appointed a new special envoy to push for an end to the conflict and address the humanitarian crisis. Cameron Hudson, senior associate of the Africa program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News to explain the cause of the conflict and examine the path forward.
President Biden's great-great-grandfather, Moses Robinette, was charged with attempted murder after a fight in 1864.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to take up the Colorado Supreme Court's decision barring former President Donald Trump from its ballot. CBS News election law contributor David Becker joins with analysis.
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to take up former President Donald Trump's appeal in the Colorado ballot case. The state's Supreme Court disqualified him in late December, citing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman have more.
Nikki Haley hosted several events in Iowa on Friday after a tumultuous trip to New Hampshire where she had to clarify her remarks on slavery and its role in causing the American Civil War. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos has the latest from the Hawkeye State.
Nikki Haley is walking back comments she made about the Civil War on Wednesday as the campaign year comes to an end.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is facing backlash after she was asked on Wednesday what caused the Civil War and failed to include slavery in her answer, instead saying the conflict was about state's rights. On Thursday, she attempted to walk back the comments, saying that slavery was an "unquestioned" aspect of the Civil War. Her words come just weeks before the first presidential primary. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington, D.C.
During a New Hampshire town hall Wednesday night, Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley failed to mention slavery when she was asked by a voter about what caused the Civil War. In a radio interview Thursday, the former South Carolina governor attempted to clean up her answer. Scott MacFarlane reports.
2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is backtracking her comments that did not mention slavery as a cause of the Civil War. Political strategists Terry Sullivan and Joel Payne join CBS News to examine the impact this could have on her campaign.
Nikki Haley's 2024 competitors are criticizing her for omitting the role of slavery in causing the Civil War. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest on the state of the race for the White House.
Republican presidential candidates are reacting to former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley avoiding talking about slavery when a voter asked Wednesday what she thought was the cause of the Civil War. CBS News campaign reporter Nidia Cavazos reports from New Hampshire.
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said its long-time CEO, Bob Bakish, will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Delta Air Lines appears to have recovered the emergency slide that fell from a plane minutes after takeoff at JFK in the Rockaways.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up at many U.S. colleges following the arrest of more than 100 demonstrators at Columbia University this month.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
The winner was 46-year-old Cheng Saephan, a Laos-born immigrant who has been fighting cancer for the past eight years.
Voters rank the economy ahead of other hot button topics as one of the most important issues ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Cartier ultimately agreed to let the buyer keep the earrings he had purchased at an inadvertent discount. Not everyone supports the outcome.
Senators Bob Casey in Pennsylvania and Tammy Baldwin in Wisconsin lead right now, but many voters are undecided
The Supreme Court on Monday declined former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro's request to halt his prison sentence while he appeals a conviction for contempt of Congress.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
It's the first meeting between the two men since Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended his 2024 presidential challenge against former President Trump.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
USDA says the U.S. meat supply is safe, and reiterates that people should cook beef to kill bacteria and viruses.
Razer sold the Zephyr mask as protection against COVID during the pandemic, but products were not tested, feds say.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Oregon is helping Medicaid patients cope with soaring heat, smoky skies and other effects of climate change.
It's invasive, harmful and can regenerate from a tiny piece of its body — it's the hammerhead land planarian, and its been increasingly sighted in Ontario.
Ryan Watson is facing a potential sentence of 12 years behind bars in Turks and Caicos after four rounds of hunting ammunition were found in his luggage.
Musk's surprise visit to the Beijing Auto Show this weekend was a "watershed moment" for Tesla, analysts said.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has given Apple weeks to answer questions about how it ensures key components in its tech are ethically and legally sourced.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Justin Hartley stars as Colter Shaw, a rugged survivalist who traverses the country to locate missing people and collect rewards, in the new CBS show "Tracker."
Justin Hartley returns to television as both star and executive producer of "Tracker," an action-packed drama where he plays Colter Shaw, a survivalist hunting for missing persons across the country.
Known as "The Man of Many Voices," 25-year-old comedian Matt Friend delivered a standout performance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, showcasing his talent with 250 impressions of famous figures.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
After delving into the world of romance scams, CBS News followed up with several victims whose ordeals were highlighted. Jim Axelrod shares their stories.
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Officials from the National Weather Service and the CDC are already warning Americans about record-high temperatures in the coming months thanks to seasonal changes in the La Niña climate pattern. With these rising temperatures, there's also a higher risk of wildfires and droughts. Scott Dance, a climate reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBS News to discuss the forecast.
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
A U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force was attempting to serve a warrant in Charlotte when the shooting started, the police said.
Indian parliamentarian Prajwal Revanna, whose party is allied with the prime minister, is accused of recording thousands of videos of sexual assault.
Opening statements are set to begin this morning in the murder trial for Karen Read, the Massachusetts woman accused of killing her police officer boyfriend in 2022. Read's lawyers claim that she is being framed as part of a cover-up and she has pleaded not guilty to all charges. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
Media workers are regularly targeted in Mexico, often in direct reprisal for their work covering corruption and drug traffickers.
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Karen Read's trial for the death of police officer and then-boyfriend John O'Keefe began Monday in Massachusetts. During their opening statements, the prosecution and the defense presented differing theories on how O'Keefe died. CBS News Boston reporter Penny Kmitt has more.
The hit CBS series "NCIS" is celebrating its 1,000th episode across all franchises as the show's 21st season comes to an end. Rocky Carroll, who plays Leon Vance on the show, joins CBS News with more on the series.
All eyes are on Mike Johnson's House speakership tenure as lawmakers return from recess. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports on GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to oust Johnson for his foreign aid package that passed with bipartisan support.
A recent CBS News poll shows President Biden and former President Donald Trump are nearly tied in three swing states: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto looks at the latest data in the 2024 presidential election.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is back in the Middle East as a new proposal takes shape for a temporary Israel-Hamas war cease-fire and potential hostage releases. CBS News contributor Robert Berger breaks down the latest in the negotiations.