Removing Robert E. Lee's statue
The former mayor of New Orleans took down a monument to the Confederate general. Who asked him to do it? One of the city's most famous musicians: Wynton Marsalis
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The history and future of Confederate monuments
As debate over the takedown of Confederate monuments continues, 60 Minutes examines why and when the statues went up in the first place
"Godzilla" dust cloud descends upon the South
A dust cloud 700 miles wider than the entire United States named "Godzilla" reached the shores of the South. While the dust cloud is expected to dissolve by Monday, a second one is reported to follow. Michael George reports.
Farms and fisheries hit hard by coronavirus
The Gulf Coast fishing industry is struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 is also exacting a high cost from Minnesota hog and soy farmers. CBS News is chronicling what has changed for the lives of residents of some of the biggest battleground states in 2020 amid the coronavirus outbreak. CBS News 2020 campaign reporters Tim Perry and Jack Turman join CBS News' Lana Zak to discuss their reporting.
NFL star Malcolm Jenkins on racism
New Orleans Saints safety and former Philadelphia Eagles star Malcolm Jenkins joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the death of George Floyd, police reform, the NFL and teammate Drew Brees.
The Dish: Chef Isaac Toups
Isaac Toups was born in Cajun country to a food-loving family that's lived in Louisiana for more than 300 years. From barbecues and fish frys to shrimp and crawfish boils, his early years were filled with flavor. After starting out as professional chef, he worked for Emeril Lagasse in New Orleans, where he and his wife Amanda opened their own venue called Toups' Meatery featuring house cured meats. Toups joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss his culinary journey.
Leah Chase, queen of Creole food, dies at 96
The city of New Orleans and the culinary world are remembering legendary chef Leah Chase. Her career spanned more than seven decades. She created a safe haven for civil rights activists, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Michelle Miller reports.
Court likely to rule ACA unconstitutional
The Affordable Care Act, and the health coverage of millions of Americans, could face a major threat to its future Wednesday morning. A federal appeals court in New Orleans appears ready to rule that a core provision of Obamacare is unconstitutional. Paula Reid reports.
Louisiana braces for potential hurricane
Louisiana is bracing for a potential hurricane. KTVT meteorologist Chris Padgett has the latest forecast, and CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN AM from New Orleans where flooding has already started after thunderstorms on Wednesday.
New Orleans residents on alert for floods
New Orleans is below sea level -- and Barry will test the safeguards that the city put in place following the devastation from Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago. Residents felt a sigh of relief after forecasters said the Mississippi River is expected to crest at about 17 feet on Monday, and not 19 feet as earlier predicted. The levees protecting the city range from about 20 to 25 feet in height, so they will do much to protect from flood waters. But businesses and residents alike are taking their own steps to prepare themselves for what is to come. Omar Villafranca reports.
Why flooding is the major threat from Barry
Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins “CBS This Morning Saturday” to discuss how Barry is forming and what Gulf Coast residents can expect from the storm. Berardelli said that flooding will be the greatest threat from the slow-moving hurricane, with nearly 20 inches of rain expected in some places.
Barry strengthens into Category 1 hurricane
Hurricane Barry is expected to bring devastating rain to the Louisiana coast. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.
Barry makes landfall, weakens to tropical storm
Barry weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in Louisiana on Saturday. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.
Barry makes landfall on the Gulf Coast
Barry came ashore this afternoon near Morgan City, Louisiana, 85 miles west of New Orleans. Less than an hour later, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Torrential rains and flash flooding remain a major problem. States of emergency have been declared in Louisiana and Mississippi. David Begnaud reports.
Barry brings flash floods to Louisiana
Storm surge from Tropical Storm Barry had many communities experiencing flooding Saturday night. Omar Villafranca reports.
How Barry is affecting the Gulf Coast
Meteorologist Jeff Beradelli joins "CBS Evening News " with more on Tropical Storm Barry.
Hard Rock Hotel partially collapses in New Orleans
A large portion of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans collapsed Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring 19 others, authorities said.
New Orleans hotel collapse
Rescuers in New Orleans are still searching for a missing construction worker in the rubble of a deadly building collapse. Dramatic video captured part of the Hard Rock Hotel toppling onto a busy street Saturday. Two people were killed and 30 were injured. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Video purports to show hotel before collapse
There's disturbing new video from inside the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, purportedly shot two days before part of it collapsed. It was uncovered by our New Orleans affiliate, WWL-TV. The video, shot by a worker, claims to show flaws inside the construction site.
Worker hurt in Hard Rock Hotel collapse detained
A man injured in the Hard Rock Hotel collapse is being detained by immigration authorities, according to his attorney. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) spokesperson Bryan Cox confirmed to CBS News that Delmer Joel Ramirez-Palma, a native of Honduras, has been in their custody since Monday.
Implosions topple cranes at collapsed New Orleans hotel
Officials set off thundering explosions Sunday to topple two cranes looming precariously over a partially collapsed hotel in New Orleans, but most of one crane appeared to be left dangling atop the ruined building while the other crashed down. The explosions set off massive clouds of dust, but officials say everything went exactly as expected.
11 injured in New Orleans shooting
Eleven people were injured in a shooting in a busy street near New Orleans' French Quarter early Sunday. Two people are in critical condition. Paul Dudley of CBS New Orleans affiliate WWL-TV reports.
Family is oldest creator of Mardi Gras floats
Mardi Gras floats have long been part of the big day’s Pre-Lenten celebration. One family has been building them for four generations. Jamie Wax reports.
2nd person killed by Mardi Gras float
New Orleans has banned all tandem floats after another deadly Mardi Gras accident. Both people were killed after being trapped between the linked floats.
Mardi Gras Indians give special performance
A New Orleans woman has photographed and documented the stories of the Mardi Gras Indians for years. But she was diagnosed with brain cancer in Spring 2019 and hasn't been able to cover their work.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified info
Bolton is the third prominent critic of President Trump to be indicted in recent weeks. All three have denied wrongdoing.
Trump says he'll meet with Putin in Budapest to discuss end to Ukraine war
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
Senate again fails to advance funding bill as shutdown enters Day 17
The Senate failed to advance a Republican bill to extend government funding and end the shutdown for a 10th time.
U.S. strikes another boat in Caribbean — and there are survivors, official says
The U.S. military struck a sixth boat in the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, and there were survivors aboard the vessel, a U.S. official told CBS News.
Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist, dies at 74
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September.
U.S. flew B-52 bombers off coast of Venezuela
The U.S. military flew three B-52 bombers on missions near the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, as the Trump administration continues to exert pressure on the country.
U.S. military commander who oversaw strikes against alleged drug boats will retire
The head of the U.S. military's Southern Command will retire this year, a high-profile departure as the Trump administration strikes alleged drug boats and pressures Venezuela.
DOJ says a "North Texas Antifa Cell" attacked a Texas ICE facility, 2 men indicted
The Justice Department charged two North Texas men with terrorism, accusing them of organizing an antifa-linked July 4 attack on an Alvarado ICE facility.
E-bikes are booming — and so are the risks for younger riders
E-bikes, now a nearly $2 billion market, are exploding in popularity, but increased sales come with increased risks.