Atlantic coast preparing
Residents in Georgia and South Carolina are taking precautions to clear out of Hurricane Matthew's path as the storm continues to approach. Errol Barnett reports from Tybee Island, Georgia.
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John Lewis on progress and Civil Rights
Rep. John Lewis describes the pace of progress and his experiences fighting racial inequality
John Lewis revisits civil rights history at new African American museum
Saturday marks the official opening of the new Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture. CBS' "Face the Nation" visited the museum with a man who spent 15 years working on its establishment, Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia.
John Lewis discusses crowd surfing on the Late Show
The Georgia congressman and civil rights pioneer spoke to "Face the Nation" from inside the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Tropical Storm Julia
Tropical Storm Julia was downgraded to a depression Thursday morning. It moved offshore after dumping record rainfall in parts of Georgia. After soaking the Southeast, the storm system now threatens to cause flooding along the coast. David Begnaud reports from Folly Beach, South Carolina.
Tropical storm Julia
Tropical storm Julia is churning off the Southeast and is expected to gain strength and dump rain on Georgia and the Carolinas. David Begnaud is in Charleston with the latest.
Chimps saved from experiments
Nine chimpanzees once used as research animals have a new lease on life. The group was moved to a new refuge in northern Georgia, hundreds of miles from their former home in a lab. Animal rights activists say they were subjected to cruel and inhumane experiments. Mark Strassmann reports on the Project Chimps sanctuary.
Tropical Storm Hermine
Hermine cut a path of damage through Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Tens of thousands of people are without electricity, and emergency declarations are in effect in six states. Mark Strassmann reports from Charleston, South Carolina.
Hot car-related child deaths
A Georgia father is under arrest after his twin daughters died from apparently being left in a hot car Thursday night in the city of Carrollton. It's unclear how long the 15-month-olds were in the vehicle. This is just the latest in a string of tragic hot car-related deaths of children this summer. Mark Strassmann reports.
Georgia murder arrest
Police have arrested a man accused of killing two teenagers execution style behind a Georgia grocery store. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more.
Pit bull saves woman
A stray pit bull is being hailed as a hero after saving a Georgia woman from her attacker. CBSN's Reena Ninan has more details.
Georgia teens murdered
Police are looking for clues after two teenagers were found shot and killed behind a suburban Atlanta grocery store. Meghan Packer of CBS affiliate WGCL has more on the disturbing case.
Dan Rather roughed up
Former CBS News correspondent Dan Rather gets roughed up and knocked down by security guards while trying to interview a Georgia delegate at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
During a rally in Atlanta, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain addressed Donald Trump supporters
During a rally in Atlanta, 2012 Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain addressed Donald Trump supporters and offered his endorsement, adding that "Shucky Ducky" Trump is not a racist.
Police shootings cause unrest nationwide
CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports from Georgia on the latest in policing in America and COVID-19.
We leave you this Memorial Day weekend at Marietta National Cemetery in Georgia, a final resting place for thousands of veterans of the Civil War and other conflicts.
We leave you this Memorial Day weekend at Marietta National Cemetery in Georgia, a final resting place for thousands of veterans of the Civil War and other conflicts. Videographer: Darrall Johnson.
The full episode of the CBS Evening news from May 23, 2016 edition
One of six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray was found not guilty Monday; Baltimore's streets are among the most dangerous in America.
A Georgia man on death row has a chance at a new trial after the Supreme Court came to a 7-1 decision in his favor. They ruled that prosecutors had unconstitutionally excluded African Americans from the jury that convicted him of rape and murder.
A Georgia man on death row has a chance at a new trial after the Supreme Court came to a 7-1 decision in his favor. They ruled that prosecutors had unconstitutionally excluded African Americans from the jury that convicted him of rape and murder. Jan Crawford has more
Police officials in Georgia released body cam footage of a deadly arrest. Chase Sherman was handcuffed and tasered by two sheriff's deputies responding to a 911 call from his parents.
Police officials in Georgia released body cam footage of a deadly arrest. Chase Sherman was handcuffed and tasered by two sheriff's deputies responding to a 911 call from his parents. Sherman died at the scene. Mark Strassmann reports.
The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the May 15, 2016 edition
Donald Trump is lashing out at the New York Times after the newspaper published personal stories from women who either met or knew the presumptive Republican nominee for president; with 46 years at "60 Minutes," Morley Safer is the show's longest-serving correspondent
A man who escaped from a prison work camp in Georgia nearly 50 years ago was finally arrested in Connecticut last week
A man who escaped from a prison work camp in Georgia nearly 50 years ago was finally arrested in Connecticut last week. Robert Stackowitz is now asking Georgia officials to commute the remainder of his sentence because he says going back to prison would amount to a death sentence. Demarco Morgan has more.
Georgia GOP governor faces primary challenge from former Democrat
Former Georgia state Representative Vernon Jones, who endorsed former President Trump, announced he's running.
Deadly flooding has killed at least six people
Parts of the South are bracing for more severe weather after deadly flooding killed at least six people. Heavy winds brought down trees in Georgia, and more thunderstorms sparked flash flood watches and warnings across southern Louisiana. David Begnaud reports from Carencro, Louisiana, where roads are covered in water.
19 states still allow corporal punishment at public schools
Did you know 19 states still allow corporal punishment at public schools? But in many places, parental permission is required. Now a Georgia mom says she regrets giving school administrators permission to physically punish her 5-year-old son. Mark Strassmann reports on why she secretly recorded as her kindergartener was held down and threatened with a wooden paddle at school.
Damage assessments are underway across the Southeast following severe weather and storms that ripped through Georgia and Alabama with at least one confirmed tornado
Damage assessments are underway across the Southeast following severe weather and storms that ripped through Georgia and Alabama with at least one confirmed tornado. With more severe weather expected today, WBBM meteorologist Ed Curran brings us the forecast.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says
"It was me," a Discord account belonging to accused shooter Tyler Robinson appeared to state, according to a company spokesperson.
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can remain Fed governor, rejecting Trump's bid to fire her
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit declined to grant the Trump administration emergency relief and clear the way for Mr. Trump to remove Cook from her position.
JD Vance hosts "The Charlie Kirk Show" after Kirk's assassination
Vance has described his longtime friendship with Kirk, who was also a key ally in his political rise.
Trump announces second U.S. strike against alleged Venezuela drug boat
President Trump announced Monday the U.S. military has carried out a second strike on alleged Venezuelan "narcoterrorists."
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Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
Patel says he doesn't regret his post about Kirk case that turned out to be wrong
Kash Patel and his deputy Dan Bongino are challenging the FBI's fierce allegiance to message control.
Trump says he would have lowered flag for assassinated Democrat if asked
Mr. Trump said after the Minnesota assassination that he didn't want to "waste time" calling the state's governor after two lawmakers were gunned down.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect under special watch as investigators seek motive
The suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is under special watch in a Utah jail, days after he allegedly shot and killed the 31-year-old conservative activist.
Trump signs memo sending federal law enforcement to join Tennessee National Guard in Memphis
Memphis will become the third U.S. city to see National Guard troops in its streets during President Trump's second term — and he said Monday that Chicago is "probably next."