EPA: "All options are on the table" for Jackson's water system
"It's hard to explain how and why government has failed the city of Jackson and the people of Jackson," EPA Administrator Michael Regan told CBS News.
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What led up to Jackson's water crisis
CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod takes a closer look at a 2013 deal to upgrade the water system in Jackson, Mississippi, and what went wrong before the recent crisis that left thousands of residents without drinkable water for a week.
Jackson's struggle for clean water
Mississippi's state capital of Jackson is home to 150,000 people, and last month, after flooding caused a water plant to fail, the town was left with no running water for weeks. Jim Axelrod shows how a decision the city made nearly a decade ago is still having ramifications.
Mississippi official looks back critically at Jackson's water deal with global titan Siemens
Heavy rainfall and flooding led to problems at the deteriorating O.B. Curtis Water Plant and a drop in water pressure citywide for seven days.
The failure of justice for Emmett Till
"Till" is the new film about 14-year-old Emmett Till, a Black youth from Chicago visiting Mississippi in 1955, who was abducted and murdered – a crime that helped spark the civil rights movement. In this excerpt from an October 24, 2004 "60 Minutes" report by our late colleague Ed Bradley, Till's final days are recounted, along with the ensuing murder trial that failed to bring justice.
Town with Confederate monument gets bronze Emmett Till statue
The unveiling of the statue coincides with the release this month of "Till," a movie focusing on Mamie Till-Mobley's private trauma over her son's death.
Day care workers charged for scaring kids
Five former workers at a day care center in Hamilton, Mississippi, were charged with felony child abuse after a video surfaced of four of them wearing a mask from the movie "Scream" as terrified children cried. A fifth worker was charged with misdemeanor assault for failing to report the incident.
EPA launches civil rights investigation into Jackson water crisis
About 80% of Jackson's 150,000 residents are Black, and about a quarter of the population lives in poverty.
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White House to announce new measures to combat coronavirus variants; the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Mississippi abortion law.
Man pleads guilty to illegally dumping waste into Jackson sewer system
A Jackson wastewater hauler pleaded guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system, prosecutors announced.
Author John Grisham on "The Boys From Biloxi"
Bestselling author John Grisham joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the real-life inspiration behind his new thriller, "The Boys From Biloxi," and why his home state of Mississippi plays such a big role in his books.
Congress investigating Mississippi's response to Jackson water crisis
Congress is investigating the crisis that left 150,000 people in Mississippi's capital city without running water for several days in late summer.
Brett Favre denies wrongdoing in Mississippi welfare fraud case
Hall of Fame quarterback said he didn't know he was getting money intended for needy families in the state.
Pharma company linked to Brett Favre made pitch for welfare funds
New details emerge in an investigation that has been swirling around the famed quarterback, a Mississippi native, and former state officials.
Jackson mayor discusses water crisis
Officials said water pressure was restored in Jackson, Mississippi, but a boil-water advisory remains in effect. Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba joins CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss the latest with the city's water crisis.
Barges grounded by low water clog Mississippi River traffic
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
SiriusXM, ESPN Milwaukee suspend Brett Favre's shows amid welfare scandal
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
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President Biden traveling to New Orleans on Friday; Less than two weeks left in California recall race
Ex-official pleads guilty in welfare scandal
A man who once ran Mississippi's welfare agency pleaded guilty to misspending tens of millions of dollars that were supposed to help families in need.
Ex-director of Mississippi's welfare agency pleads guilty in fraud case
John Davis pleaded guilty to new federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
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Massive immigration raid in Mississippi. Nearly 700 undocumented workers arrested at agricultural processing plants. Sharon Tate's Murder: 50 years later. Famed actress and four others killed by Charles Manson & Followers.
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Deadly stampede at Soleimani funeral procession; calls for MS prison reform after widespread violence
Jackson, Mississippi, mayor: "Coordinated effort" needed to end water crisis
Mayor Chokwe Lumumba of Jackson, Mississippi, says federal funding allocated to the city as part of the American Rescue Plan is "insufficient" to address the city's water infrastructure.
EPA launches investigation into Jackson water crisis
The work will be similar to the investigations in Flint, Michigan, and Red Hill, Hawaii, an official said.
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," September 11, 2022
Sen. Mark Warner, Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, British Ambassador to the United States Karen Pierce, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
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Election Day 2025 results: Mamdani, Spanberger, Sherrill projected to win
Voters headed to the polls in Virginia, New Jersey, California and New York City, in the biggest races since President Trump's win. Follow live results here.
UPS plane crashes near Louisville airport, at least 4 killed, officials say
A shelter-in-place has been issued after a UPS plane crashed near the Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, officials said.
Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history after failed Senate vote
The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance a bill to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Follow live updates here.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill defeats Jack Ciattarelli in N.J. governor's race
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Here's what Mamdani's win could mean for Democrats nationwide
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
2 killed in latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat, Hegseth says
Dating back to early September, the Trump administration has reported well over a dozen such strikes in the waters of the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean off South America.
Democrat Jay Jones wins Virginia attorney general's race despite texting scandal
At the beginning of October, Jay Jones' violent text messages from in 2022 resurfaced and were condemned by both parties.
Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects
Democrat Abigail Spanberger will be Virginia's next governor, CBS News projects, defeating Republican Winsome Earle-Sears after a race dominated by President Trump.
Outline of potential shutdown deal emerges as senators continue talks
Senators are discussing a deal that would fund the government alongside long-term appropriations bills in exchange for a vote on extending health care tax credits.