Drowning deaths surged during the pandemic — and it was worse among Black people, CDC reports
Nearly 4,000 people die from accidental drowning ever year, according to the CDC.
Black Voices
SF artist uses unconventional medium to comment on colorism in the Black community
A young San Francisco artist's exhibit at the Museum of African Diaspora explores the issues surrounding beauty and skin color within the Black community.
EGOT Winner Jennifer Hudson talks new season of talk show
In the 20 years after her elimination from "American Idol," Jennifer Hudson has gone on to EGOT winner and host of a successful talk show, which was renewed for a third season.
Jennifer Hudson talks renewal of talk show
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the renewal of "The Jennifer Hudson Show" for a third season and its four Daytime Emmy nominations.
Former Bronco and BET journalist want to share love of the outdoors
They started Wanderland Outdoors. A luxury Colorado outfitter that offers guided mindful hiking, guided fly-fishing trips, trail rides and more.
Actor Tiffany Haddish talks new book
Actor Tiffany Haddish may have had her big break in the 2016 comedy "Girls Trip," but she spent decades working in the industry before that. Now a winner of two Grammys and an Emmy Award, Haddish has released her third book, "I Curse You With Joy." Michelle Miller has more.
Meet the inventor with over 100 patents
The National Inventors Hall of Fame inducted their class of 2024 this year, honoring living and historical pioneers in science. Among them are patent holders in areas like biotech, agriculture, and magic — or the means to magical moments. Meet Lanny Smoot, the inventor of over 100 patents whose boundless sense of wonder fuels his creations.
Oldest Tulsa Massacre survivor celebrates 110th birthday in North Texas
A line of family, friends and loved ones filled a North Texas home to celebrate Viola Ford Fletcher's birthday.
Deputies burst into wrong apartment, fatally shot airman, lawyer says
Florida sheriff deputies burst into the wrong apartment and fatally shot Senior Airman Roger Fortson, Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said.
Study seeks to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
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70 years since of Emmett Till's death marked with train from Chicago to Mississippi
The commemoration of 70 years since Emmett Till's death is being marked by family, friends and officials Wednesday as they repeated the fateful train ride he took from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955.
Mental health nonprofit inspires creativity
Kari Eckert, the founder and executive director of "Robbie's Hope," started the teen suicide prevention foundation after her 15-year-old son died by suicide in 2018. It hosts an annual art competition for teens and this year has their first curated exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver. Eckert and singer-songwriter Sloane Simon, who won the grand prize three years ago with a song in the music category, talk to "CBS Mornings" about the nonprofit.
Note to Self: Jeanette Lee
In the "CBS Mornings" series "Note to Self," former world champion pool player, Jeanette Lee, shares her career journey despite a debilitating health battle.
2 men publicly caned for hugging and kissing in Indonesia
Sharia law in Indonesia's Aceh province allows up to 100 public lashes for morality offenses including gay sex and sex between unmarried people.
"The Dish": MUSE Santa Monica
In the "CBS Mornings'" series "The Dish," Natalie Morales visits MUSE, a restaurant born from a college dinner club. At just 24, its self-taught owner blends modern design with old-world charm and says kindness is at the heart of his cooking.
DeSoto's Katherine Johnson Technology Magnet Academy honors space pioneer and mathematician
In DeSoto this week, students from one school are being immersed in the history of the woman who bears the name of their school and was immortalized in the movie "Hidden Figures."
How California twins built a hot dog empire
Jamie Yuccas introduces the 15-year-old twin brothers behind "Glizzy Street," the California hot dog stand turned viral business that's winning over customers both in person and online.
New Orleans artist and "beadmaster" Demond Melancon
Michelle Miller delves into the centuries-old Carnival tradition of Black Masking, and talks with artist Demond Melancon, who creates elaborate beaded suits as the Big Chief of the Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Tribe. [First aired 5/18/25.]
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Acclaimed New Orleans chefs inspired by dishes from childhood
Mo Rocca visits with award-winning New Orleans chefs who reached back into their childhood memories of cooking and culture: Nina Compton and her husband, Larry Miller, who explain the impact of St. Lucia on the menu at Compère Lapin; and chef Serigne Mbaye and his business partner Effie Richardson, who bring a Senegalese flavor to the food at Dakar NOLA. [First aired 5/18/25.]