Descendants imagine enslaved Africans' journey
"How many people do you, do we know now that could've survived something like that, without losing their mind?" See the full Anderson Cooper report, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
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Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 again
Saban says he is experiencing mild symptoms and will not coach this weekend.
Preserving the memory of the victims of last known slave ship
The discovery of the wreck of the Clotilda, the last known ship to bring enslaved people to America, adds new drama to the only surviving American community founded by Africans. See the story, Sunday on 60 Minutes.
Battle for Senate control up in the air
So far, CBS News projects Republicans have won seven U.S. Senate seats, including flipping an Alabama seat red. While some races are still being characterized as toss-ups, Democrats may have a tough time in their bid to win back the majority. CBSN political contributor Molly Hooper joined CBSN with the latest.
Tuberville projected to win Alabama Senate race
CBS News projects Democratic Senator Doug Jones will lose his Alabama seat to Republican Tommy Tuberville. This is likely to be the GOP's only pickup in the Senate. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Zeta leaves 6 dead and nearly 2 million without power
Hurricane Zeta pounded New Orleans with winds and water that splintered homes.
U.S. Navy training plane crashes in Alabama, killing 2
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
U.S. Navy identifies 2 killed in training plane crash
The T-6B Texan II training plane crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast.
Supreme Court reinstates Alabama's ban on curbside voting
The Supreme Court split 5-3 along ideological lines.
Black women key to 2017 Alabama Senate race
In the final days before the 2020 election, all eyes are on key voting blocs that could determine the outcome. CBS News is looking back at races shaped by one group’s determination to vote. This is how Black women voters made all the difference in Alabama’s 2017 Senate race between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Roy Moore.
Gift of baseballs, with a catch
In a batting cage in Montgomery, Alabama, Brian Robinson and his son, Carter, found a bucket of balls, and a note left by a stranger that threw them for a curve. Steve Hartman reports on how one generation’s treasured pastime scored some extra innings.
Nick Saban announces positive COVID-19 test
No players have tested positive at this time.
Ala. football coach tests positive for COVID
Six-time national champion football coach Nick Saban tests positive for COVID-19 as coronavirus cases appear within SEC football teams. States like Wisconsin continue to see increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Mola Lenghi reports.
Country star caught breaking COVID protocols
Morgan Wallen will no longer perform on Saturday Night Live October 10. The rising country star was cut from the lineup after TikTok videos showed Wallen at a crowded bar in Alabama, not following COVID-19 protocols. Wallen told his fans on Instagram that he hasn't tested positive for the coronavirus, but feels bad for letting them down.
Alabama Senator Doug Jones in tough race
Alabama Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat, is facing a tough battle for reelection against former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville. Mike Cason, state government reporter for AL.com, joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" with more on the latest polls that show Tuberville ahead by 12 points.
How a bucket of baseballs brought three generations together
Iowa isn't the only state with a field of dreams.
10/7/20: Red and Blue
Pence, Harris gearing up for Vice President debate; Alabama's senate race heating up
Alabama governor apologizes to 1963 church bombing survivor
Blinded in one eye by the blast, Sarah Rudolph has spent a lifetime dealing with physical and mental pain from the bombing.
Supreme Court's impact on Senate races
The fight over Ruth Bader Ginsburg's now-vacant Supreme Court seat is highlighting the importance the Senate plays in controlling power in Washington. Washington Post reporter Amber Phillips spoke to "Red and Blue" host Elaine Quijano about how the open seat is impacting Republican chances to hold onto the Senate.
Hurricane season runs out of names, moves on to Greek alphabet
Forecasters are forced to use the Greek alphabet for subtropical storm Alpha, which is bearing down on Portugal.
Sally leaves Gulf Coast with severe flooding; at least 2 dead
Hurricane Sally battered the Gulf Coast of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday with 100 mph winds, two and a half feet of rain and a surge of seawater.
Hundreds of rescues in Sally's wake as cleanup begins
Local authorities and the National Guard brought stranded people to safety. The risk of flooding from swollen rivers remains in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama.
Video shows huge alligator swimming in Sally's storm surge
Images of a massive gator, an eel and fire ants were seen in Hurricane Sally's wake.
Hurricane Sally slams Gulf Coast, killing 2
Hurricane Sally battered the Gulf Coast with winds topping 100 mph and more than 2 feet of rain. At least two people were killed. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Sally weakens but flood threat continues
Hurricane Sally weakened to a tropical depression but it is still threatening to bring potentially devastating rainfall and flooding to several states. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports on the damage so far, and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN with more on what to expect.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing confessed to father, officials say
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect is in custody. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.