Thousands of JFK assassination records released

The National Archives released nearly 13,000 secret files related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. However, thousands of files are still being withheld from the public.

• Dec 15, 2022
• 00:29

Biden and National Archives sued over JFK assassination records

A new federal suit alleges that the U.S. government's failure to release thousands of documents related to the notorious murder is unlawful.

• Oct 19, 2022

Biden discusses cancer initiatives

President Biden discussed a series of initiatives aimed at curing various cancers. Biden's remarks about what he calls his "cancer moonshot" came at the John F. Kennedy Library, named for the man whose own "moonshot" speech ushered in an age of space travel.

• Sep 12, 2022
• 00:41

In a nod to JFK, Biden pushes "moonshot" to fight cancer

The fight against cancer is a personal one for the president.

• Sep 12, 2022

The latest on the deal over Iran's nuclear program, Jackie Kennedy's Secret Service agent recalls JFK's assassination, and more

The latest on the deal over Iran's nuclear program and more, with Secretary of State John Kerry, Reps. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Jackie Kennedy's Secret Service agent Clint Hill recalls JFK's assassination, and a panel of experts.

• Nov 24, 2013
• 46:21

Casting JFK in bronze

For its 50th anniversary the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., commissioned a statue of President John F. Kennedy, one that would reflect the humanity of a leader beloved and mourned by so many. Correspondent Chip Reid talks with sculptor Ivan Schwartz about capturing the 35th president in his team of artists' memorial to JFK.

• Jan 9, 2022
• 05:24

Memorializing John F. Kennedy in bronze

For its 50th anniversary the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., commissioned a statue of the 35th president, one that would reflect the humanity and familiarity of a leader beloved and mourned by so many.

• Jan 9, 2022

Hundreds of JFK assassination files released

More than 58 years after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, the government unsealed a trove of confidential documents. They provide new revelations, but fall short of resolving all speculation about the case. Jeff Pegues reports.

• Dec 15, 2021
• 01:52

U.S. releases 1,491 previously secret documents on JFK assassination

The documents include thousands of pages of never-before-seen investigative memos, notes and cables.

• Dec 15, 2021

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 22, 2013

Thousands gathered at Dealey Plaza to commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination and hear the words he never got to speak that day; and, Negotiators hope to reach a deal that would have the Iranians temporarily freeze uranium enrichment in exchange for easing economic sanctions.

• Nov 22, 2013
• 13:54

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from November 18, 2013

Four hundred homes were damaged by the tornado that roared through Washington, Ill., on Sunday with winds in excess of 170 miles per hour. Much of the town has been reduced to rubble, and debris has been recovered 85 miles away; and, a traffic stop near Taos, N.M., last month led to a chase and a fight, ending with a police officer opening fire on a minivan filled with children.

• Nov 18, 2013
• 17:43

Jean Kennedy Smith dead at 92

The last surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy has died. Jean Kennedy Smith was 92 years old.

• Jun 18, 2020
• 00:16

Biden and Catholic community clash on abortion

President Biden publicly denounced Texas' restrictive abortion bill last week. Now, some Americans in the Catholic community believe the president needs to reckon with his faith and political beliefs. Senior staff writer for Politico Ruby Cramer joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Sep 8, 2021
• 07:50

Chef Jacques Pepin on his culinary career

Jacques Pepin has been cooking for more than 70 years. He was the personal chef to three French prime ministers before he turned down President Kennedy to work at Howard Johnson's. He's been elevating the way Americans have been cooking and eating ever since, including over the last year as his short online videos made during the pandemic became a sensation. Jeff Glor sat down with Pepin at his home in Connecticut, where at age 85 he seems to be busier than ever.

• Jun 12, 2021
• 07:39

JFK delays

Travelers at New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport are experiencing lengthy delays after this week's winter storm. Some say they've been waiting to travel for more than 20 hours.

• Jan 6, 2018
• 00:24

More JFK files released

More secret government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released by The National Archives. Larry Sabato, author of "The Kennedy Half-Century" and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, joined CBSN to discuss the latest.

• Nov 3, 2017
• 06:55

JFK death conspiracies live on

Ever since President John F. Kennedy's assassination, there have been those who doubted that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone. Now, new documents are being released, but they're unlikely to silence conspiracy suspicions for good. Jan Crawford has more.

• Oct 27, 2017
• 02:24

JFK files analysis

More than 2,800 government files connected to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been made public. Presidential historian Doug Wead joins CBSN to explain the newest revelations.

• Oct 27, 2017
• 06:05

JFK assassination files released

A document release of thousands of government files is shedding new light on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. President Trump blocked the release of hundreds of records, saying he "had to." He had promised that everything would be released. The White House says the FBI and CIA said those secret documents could pose a security risk. Chip Reid reports.

• Oct 27, 2017
• 02:54

10/26/17: Red and Blue

President Trump ordered nearly 3,000 documents regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to be made public Thursday night; Eugene Scott of The Washington Post and Jill Colvin of The Associated Press join "Red & Blue" to discuss President Trump's announcement on the opioid crisis.

• Oct 26, 2017
• 31:45

JFK documents released

President Trump ordered nearly 3,000 documents regarding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to be made public Thursday night. But thousands of other documents will remain classified for six months to be reviewed further. Gerald Posner, author of "Case Closed: Lee Harvey Oswald and the Assassination of JFK," joins CBSN on what we can expect from these records

• Oct 26, 2017
• 04:40

10/26/17: CBSN Evening News

President Trump to release 2,800 JFK files; The surprising story behind the historic song "Take Me Out to the Ball Game."

• Oct 26, 2017
• 48:59

JFK docs released

Thousands of secret documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released. But some of the documents will be partially redacted and some others will be held for another 180 days. CBS News' Will Rahn joins CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 26, 2017
• 02:25

JFK documents to be released Thursday

President Trump is allowing the release of thousands of classified documents about JFK's assassination. They're set to go public on Thursday.

• Oct 25, 2017
• 00:44

Secret JFK docs

President Trump announced Saturday that he won't block the release of thousands of never-before-seen government files about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The move was praised by JFK scholars, and means the documents must be made public by next week.

• Oct 21, 2017
• 00:29

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