After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he lived with his White father’s family, and his rise – from lawyer to Congressman to Senator to Herbert Hoover’s running mate – was swift and compelling. Source Read More »
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Sarah Cooper, in her own voice
After 20 years of trying, standup comedian Sarah Cooper became an overnight success when she started lip-syncing President Trump, stripping away his image and using only his words, in social media posts that became comedy sensations. Correspondent Jim Axelrod talks with Cooper about her rise to fame, and what the future may hold for her, now that her object of ... Read More »
Charles Curtis, the first Native American vice president
Elected in 1928, Charles Curtis became the first, and only, Native American Vice President of the United States. After being raised among the Kaw Tribe in Kansas, he stayed in Topeka to live with his White father’s family. His professional and political rise (from lawyer, to Congressman and Senator, to Herbert Hoover’s running mate) was swift and compelling. Correspondent Mo ... Read More »
Heightened security for the Biden inauguration
With this week’s inauguration of the 46th President of the United States coming on the heels of a murderous attack on the U.S. Capitol by insurrectionists, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin looks at the increased security preparations for when Joe Biden takes the oath of office. Source Read More »
A protected right? Free speech and social media
Social media – hailed as an organizing tool for pro-democracy rallies – has also become a forum for conspiracy theories, racism and disinformation. What are the implications of tech companies “de-platforming” users (even a president) for speech that enflames? Source Read More »
The Murder of Jackie Vandagriff
After a chance encounter at a bar a college student is murdered. Was it because she resembled the killer’s ex? CBS News chief investigative and senior national correspondent Jim Axelrod reports for “48 Hours.” Source Read More »
Washington, D.C., locks down as inauguration events kick off
Vehicles checked. Roads blocked. The National Mall shut down. Source Read More »
He wanted me dead.” Stalking victim on former relationship with killer
Did her stalker target a stranger to get revenge? Source Read More »
CBS Weekend News, January 16, 2021
Washington, D.C. fortifies security ahead of Biden inauguration; Canadian choir uses technology to sing together while social distancing in cars Source Read More »
The evidence that convicted Charles Bryant
An inside look at the investigation into the murder of Jackie Vandagriff. Source Read More »