Dig explores mysterious mass graves from 17th century
About 1,700 skeletons lay undiscovered for hundreds of years after a bloody battle in northern England
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Broadway show makes history both on and off the stage
History-making Broadway show "Eclipsed" is the first to feature an all-female cast as well as a female writer and director
Celebs react, loudly, to the #HarrietTubman $20 bill
Celebities weren't shy about sharing reactions to the Treasury Department's plans to replace slaveowning president Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman
The way it was: Today in history - April 7
Throwback Thursday: A look back at events in history on April 7
Calendar: Week of March 28
From World Bipolar Day to April Fools' Day, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead
Volunteer makes rare Civil War find at National Archives
"It doesn't get much bigger, in my eyes," archive specialist says of discovery - one of only three known to exist
Syrian dictator lays out conditions for cease-fire
President Bashar Assad says what he wants from other countries before he agrees to cessation of hostilities
Ash Carter: Russians' strategy in Syria will "come back and get them"
Defense secretary has tough words about Russia's involvement in Syria and the fallout for countries that do not help fight ISIS
Syria peace talks delayed, "the war does not end"
John Kerry warns both sides in grinding conflict that "rumors" are only prolonging the misery, but still says talks will go ahead, sometime
Court describes atrocities by Kony's "steeped in blood" militia
In arguments over whether to try a senior member, ICC hears claims of horrid abuse, murder, even forced cannibalism
Texas Civil War ball compared to slaver's party
Museum throwing costumed dance celebrating antebellum culture insists "This is not a Tara 'Gone with the Wind' event"
New Orleans votes to remove Confederate monuments
After months of heated debate, city council votes 6-1 to take down monuments, including a towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee
New Orleans considers removing Confederate monuments
City has estimated it will cost $144,000 to remove the monuments; and says anonymous donor will pay cost
Civil war in South Sudan enters devastating second year
The country is only four years old, and it is still tearing itself apart at the seams; estimates of deaths range up to 100,000
Pope Francis visits mosque in war-torn African nation
"Christians and Muslims are brothers and sisters," pontiff says in well received, if not necessarily heeded plea for peace
Report: Plaque at Donald Trump golf course is historically inaccurate
A plaque on a Sterling, Virginia golf course Trump purchased claims that a Civil War battle took place there
What type of weapons will be sent to the Syrian rebels?
The White House hasn't been forthcoming on what weapons will be sent to the Syrian rebels, but it did make clear again that a no-fly zone is a no-go
President Obama to begin arming Syrian rebels
President Obama is likely to face strong opposition from some foreign leaders at the G-8 summit in Northern Ireland
Battle of Gettysburg's 150th anniversary
CBS News' Jan Crawford reports from the Pennsylvania town and found a surprising personal connection
First black Union regiment marks 150 years since defining battle
The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was an African American unit that fought against the Confederate Army at the battle of Fort Wagner in South Carolina during the Civil War on July 18, 1863
Tonight: Heat warnings go up, Beijing pollution forces kids to play under dome
Tonight on the "CBS Evening News": Heat warnings go up for millions of Americans; low interest rates spark real-estate frenzy in California
John Kerry on Afghanistan, Syria and Edward Snowden
Secretary of State John Kerry talks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about withdrawing from Afghanistan, America's involvement in Syria's civil war and Edward Snowden's revelations
Syrian refugees suffer as rebel groups clash, delaying much-needed supplies
Heavy clashes between rival Syrian rebel groups mean much needed food aid and medical supplies aren't getting to the people who need them
Middle East power vacuum provides opening for extremists
Ongoing chaos in the Middle East is creating a power vacuum that Islamic extremists are taking advantage of
Marines on standby to evacuate Americans from South Sudan
The country appears to be tipping toward civil war
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Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter ongoing
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University.
Charlie Kirk, influential voice for young conservatives, killed at 31
Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.
Politics, retribution behind FBI purge, agents allege in new lawsuit
A new lawsuit filed by fired FBI agents says the bureau "tried to put the President in jail and he hasn't forgotten it."
Harris: Biden 2024 decision shouldn't have been "left to an individual's ego"
Former Vice President Kamala Harris' book, "107 Days," will detail her sprint of a race for the presidency.
2 students wounded in shooting at Colorado high school; suspect dead
Authorities said a male student opened fire with a handgun Wednesday at Evergreen High School, wounding two students, before fatally shooting himself, according to authorities.
House votes to repeal Iraq war authorizations
It's unclear if the repeal will end up in the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which still has to get through the Senate.
Mars rover uncovers strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
NASA's Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life.
Elon Musk is no longer the world's richest person, new ranking says
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Why thousands of people in rural West Virginia lack reliable drinking water
About 250,000 West Virginia residents rely on untreated sources of water, like natural springs or aquifers from coal mines.