Mapping the desecration of Black cemeteries
In the 1950s, in Clearwater, Florida, Black cemeteries were supposed to be relocated for various development projects. But many graves were never relocated and the cemeteries were paved over.
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Finding reconciliation for abandoned Black cemeteries
In Clearwater, Florida, segregation followed people into the grave. Now the injustices of the past are resurfacing.
Forgotten Black cemeteries uncovered in Florida
In the 1950s, in Clearwater, Florida, Black cemeteries were supposed to be relocated for various development projects. But many graves were never relocated and the cemeteries were paved over.
Political strategists on new Trump charges
It was a busy week on the campaign trail that saw new charges against former President Donald Trump in the federal classified documents case and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taking heat for his state's new Black history curriculum. CBS News contributor Ashley Etienne, who previously served as communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and CBS News political analyst Leslie Sanchez, a Republican strategist, joined CBS News to share their thoughts on how the candidates handled it all.
What the newest charges against Trump mean
Former President Donald Trump is now accused of conspiring to delete security camera footage after receiving a subpoena for that footage in the classified documents investigation. CBS News has also obtained audio of Trump contradicting some of his public claims about those documents. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa and CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson have more.
Read what Florida's Black history teaching standards say about slavery
Florida's social studies curriculum has been lambasted by critics for suggesting enslaved people "developed skills" for their "personal benefit."
Scott slams Florida Black history curriculum
Presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, slammed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for Florida's public school curriculum on Black history, which teaches that enslaved people in America benefited from slavery because they learned critical skills. "There is no silver lining in slavery," the South Carolina senator said.
Tim Scott rebukes DeSantis over Florida's Black history curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies have been defending the state's controversial new Black history teaching standard, which includes instruction on how "slaves developed skills" that "could be applied for their personal benefit."
These states could determine the 2024 race
Presidential election cycles often feel very turbulent, but the truth is, it's the same story in most states across the U.S. From 2008 through 2020, only 10 states voted for nominees from both political parties. Amy Walter, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report, joined "America Decides" to discuss which states are true toss-ups, and which states may be vulnerable to flip.
Rep. Byron Donalds, DeSantis allies clash over Black history curriculum
The new standards for middle school includes a line on how "slaves developed skills" that could be used for "personal benefit."
DeSantis discusses potential Trump indictment
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigned in Iowa on Thursday as part of a bus tour set up by a super PAC supporting him. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the governor about former President Donald Trump's indictments, economic growth, climate change and more.
Woman sentenced for scamming Holocaust survivor out of life savings
The Holocaust survivor sent the woman around $50,000 a month. She used it to buy a home, a boat, designer clothing and more.
Water temperatures threatening coral reefs
Water temperatures around the southern Florida coast are reaching hot tub levels, with a buoy at Manatee Bay hitting 101 degrees earlier this week. That heat is bad news for coral reefs around the area. For more on the issue, CBS News talks to Cynthia Lewis, a biologist at the University of South Florida and director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography's Keys Marine Laboratory.
DeSantis says "voters have to make a decision" on Trump's legal woes
The Florida governor also insisted he's "not picking a fight" with GOP Rep. Byron Donalds over school curriculum on slavery.
Man charged with murder in 1993 killing of 12-year-old Florida girl
The 61-year-old alleged killer was charged 30 years after Jennifer Odom vanished shortly after getting off a school bus in Florida.
Girl arrested for falsely reporting friend's abduction for "YouTube challenge"
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
How Earth can avoid a climate collapse
The waters off Florida's southern tip were so hot Tuesday that you could mistake a dip in the Atlantic for a hot tub. All of these high temperatures -- on the sea and on land -- have concerned scientists about the future of the planet. Allegra Legrande, climate scientist at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies, joined CBS News to explain what's happening to the Earth -- and what needs to be done before it's too late.
DeSantis ally discusses campaign layoffs
Amid staff layoffs and declining poll numbers, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign is looking for a reboot. Ken Cuccinelli, founder of the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC, joined "America Decides" to assess the state of the governor's White House bid. Plus, CBS News political reporter Aaron Navarro discussed how the August GOP primary debate could be the boost the DeSantis campaign needs.
DeSantis campaign fires 38 staffers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has fired 38 people from his 2024 campaign staff, or more than a third, since the start of the second quarter. Polling shows DeSantis trailing former President Donald Trump by double digits. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more on that and the latest comments from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
DeSantis uninjured after campaign car accident
Four cars in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign motorcade crashed into each other en route to an event Tuesday. DeSantis was uninjured but one staffer suffered minor injuries.
Where DeSantis stands amid campaign layoffs
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is shedding more than a third of his campaign staff. The move comes as DeSantis lags behind former President Donald Trump in national and early-state primary polls. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns and Fin Gómez join "America Decides" to examine DeSantis' ranking in the 2024 GOP field and other developments in the race.
Florida ocean temperatures rise above 100 degrees Fahrenheit
The water off South Florida has literally become as warm as a hot tub as researchers are discovering dying coral reefs.
Judge in Parkland school shooting trial reprimanded for showing bias
The Florida Supreme Court publicly reprimanded the judge who oversaw the penalty trial of Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz on Monday for showing bias toward the prosecution.
Florida lawmaker on Black history curriculum
There is national attention on Florida's new education standards that now include teaching middle school students that some enslaved people benefited from slavery. The new teaching guidelines are a result of legislation known as the "Stop Woke Act" that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law in 2022. Florida Democratic State Sen. Shevrin Jones joins "America Decides" to discuss his reaction to the changes.
White House hits DeSantis over curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism over new guidelines saying Florida's students should be taught some enslaved people benefited from slavery. The governor has tried to distance himself from the controversy. Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Florida and condemned the new history curriculum last week. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Justice Department releases huge new set of Epstein files
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
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Trump administration seeks to cancel thousands of asylum cases
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Trump announces new "Trump class" of Navy battleships
President Trump announced plans to build a new "Trump class" of battleships, part of the Pentagon's new "Golden Fleet."
Blumenthal seeks details on White House ballroom from architect, dinner attendees
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Judge orders plan to return ex-CECOT detainees to U.S. or give them hearings
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
At least 5 people killed in Mexican navy plane crash near Galveston, Texas
A small Mexican navy plane on a medical mission crashed Monday near Galveston, Texas, killing at least five people.
Brown University police chief placed on leave after mass shooting
Brown University police chief Rodney Chatman has been placed on leave after the mass shooting that killed two students in Providence, Rhode Island.
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files "a terrible thing"
President Trump has responded to the release of the Epstein files, saying Monday that the release of photos risked ensnaring "highly respected" people with no connection to Epstein's crimes.
FDA approves Wegovy pill for weight loss
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.