JAMES BROWN

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris has died at the age of 72. Harris was renowned for the 1972 "Immaculate Reception," one of the most famous plays in football history. "NFL Today" host and CBS special correspondent James Brown joined CBS News to look back on the legacy of Harris on and off the field.

The Rev. Al Sharpton has been called a lot of names in his public life.

People are waiting in lines for water in Jackson, Mississippi, after the partial failure of the the city water system.

Elvis was famously inspired by Black musicians of his era, but some say he only copied and profiteered off Black artists without credit.

Only three people have ever had the distinction of both playing in the NFL and having been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, and Myron Rolle is one of them. For more than five years, he has worked in the neurosurgery department at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Rolle recently sat down with CBS News special correspondent James Brown to discuss his journey from the gridiron to the operating room, and his new book, "The 2% Way," which is out now.

Mick Jagger and Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Thompson are teaming up to help produce a four-part documentary series on soul legend James Brown.

Howlin’ Wolf maintained financial success throughout his life, held a stable marriage and worked for charitable causes in his Chicago community. When African American neurosurgeon Ben Carson was a child, his mother required him to read two library books a week and give her written reports, even though she was barely literate. According to reports, after Davids swam across the Ohio River, his “owner” was unable to find him. At a time when universities did not typically offer financial assistance to Black athletes, African American football star Ernie Davis was offered more than 50 scholarships. Thomas Andrew Dorsey, considered the “Father of Gospel Music,” was known for his fusion of sacred words and secular rhythms.

In 1965, when Larry Miller was a 16-year-old gang member, he shot and killed 18-year-old David White.

The 48-year-old designer, author and co-chair of a campaign for the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago, is the fifth of Muhammad Ali’s nine children.

Michelle and Anthony Martin co-founded Philadelphia's Urban Youth Racing School, an organization that connects young people of color with the racing industry.

“The absolute irony of all the jokes and speculation about Michael trying to turn into a European woman is that after James Brown, his music (and his dancing) represent the epitome — one of the mightiest peaks — of what we call Black Music. Fortunately for us, that suspect skin-lightening disease … had no effect on the field-holler screams palpable in his voice, or the electromagnetism fueling his elegant and preternatural sense of rhythm, flexibility, and fluid motion.”

The actor believes there are "other areas" in which a writer can have "successful creative endeavors."

The NFL is reeling after Jon Gruden resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders last night. A New York Times report revealed racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments he allegedly made in emails years before the Raiders hired him in 2018. James Brown, host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL" on Paramount+, joins CBSN to talk about Gruden's resignation and other headlines from the world of sports.

The family of entertainer James Brown has reached a settlement ending a 15-year battle over the late singer’s estate.

A temporary morgue that was set up in New York City at the height of its coronavirus crisis in April 2020 is still in use today.

A city task force offered 30 recommendations to fight displacement of residents from rapidly changing neighborhoods.

Howard University announced that it will name its newly re-established College of Fine Arts after famed alum Chadwick Boseman.

Fighting for Aniah College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports for "48 Hours."

"48 Hours" investigates the murder of a top UFC fighter's stepdaughter A 19-year-old college student and stepdaughter of UFC fighter Walt Harris, Aniah Blanchard, was allegedly murdered in 2019 in Alabama by a man out on bond for kidnapping, robbery and attempted murder. Now, her parents are fighting for a law to keep those accused of serious offenses off the streets. James Brown gives "CBS This Morning" a preview of the case, airing on "48 Hours" Saturday.

Sneak peek: Fighting for Aniah College student Aniah Blanchard had a deep fear of being kidnapped. When she disappears, UFC fighter Walt Harris battles for justice for his stepdaughter. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports in an all-new "48 Hours" airing Saturday, March 6 at 10/9c on CBS.

Over a decade of "Face the Nation" transcripts are available online:2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020Looking for extended transcripts of our 2020 campaign interviews? And for the latest from "Face the Nation," bookmark our homepage and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. February 28, 2021Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesDirector, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Ronna McDaniel, Republican National Committee ChairwomanRepublican National Committee Chairwoman Gov. Deborah Birx, M.D., Former White House Coronavirus Response CoordinatorJanuary 17, 2021Rep. Adam Schiff, D- California, Intelligence Committee ChairmanD- California, Intelligence Committee Chairman Gov. Jim Justice, R-West VirginiaR-West Virginia Mayor Melvin Carter, D-Saint Paul, MND-Saint Paul, MN Rochelle Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., Incoming CDC DirectorIncoming CDC Director Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA CommissionerJanuary 10, 2021Chris Krebs, former CISA Directorformer CISA Director Sen. Roy Blunt, R-MOR-MO Sen. Chris Coons, D-DED-DE Mayor Muriel Bowser, D-Washington, D.C.D-Washington, D.C. Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA CommissionerJanuary 3, 2021

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Tom Brady cements place in NFL history as "The GOAT" Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl victory in his first season with the team. CBS Sports special correspondent James Brown spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN's Tuesday Morning Quarterback segment about how Brady cemented his place in NFL history as "The Greatest of All Time" and how J.B. was surprised to see himself spoofed on Saturday Night Live.

A championship like no other: Super Bowl LV during COVID-19 James Brown, CBS News Special correspondent and host of "The Super Bowl Today," walks through the challenges of hosting one of the world's largest sporting events during a health crisis.

A championship like no other: Super Bowl LV during COVID-19 James Brown, CBS News Special correspondent and host of "The Super Bowl Today," walks through the challenges of hosting one of the world's largest sporting events during a health crisis.

Face The Nation: Maria Van Kerkhove, Scott Gottlieb, James Brown Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, spread of the new coronavirus variant, vaccine rollout and the Super Bowl LV.

Face The Nation: Maria Van Kerkhove, Scott Gottlieb, James Brown Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, spread of the new coronavirus variant, vaccine rollout and the Super Bowl LV.

Super Bowl LV: Big game preview The experts of CBS Sports – James Brown, Nate Burleson, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason and Phil Simms – bring you their predictions about tonight's championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Be sure to watch Super Bowl LV Sunday, Feb. 7 on CBS!

"Face the Nation" Guest Lineup:Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the TreasuryU.S. Secretary of the Treasury Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South CarolinaR-South Carolina Dr. Maria Van Kerkhoven, COVID-19 Technical Lead at WHOCOVID-19 Technical Lead at WHO Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA CommissionerFormer FDA Commissioner James Brown, CBS News Special Correspondent, Host, "The NFL Today"How to watch "Face the Nation"Date: Sunday, February 7, 2021TV: "Face the Nation" airs Sunday mornings on CBS. Click here for your local listingsRadio: Subscribe to "Face the Nation" from CBS Radio News to listen on-the-goFree online stream: Watch the show on CBS' streaming network CBSN at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. With the latest news and analysis from Washington, don't miss Margaret Brennan (@margbrennan) this Sunday on "Face the Nation" (@FaceTheNation). And for the latest from America's premier public affairs program, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

"Face the Nation" Guest Lineup:Janet Yellen, U.S. Secretary of the TreasuryU.S. Secretary of the Treasury Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South CarolinaR-South Carolina Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, COVID-19 Technical Lead at WHOCOVID-19 Technical Lead at WHO Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA CommissionerFormer FDA Commissioner James Brown, CBS News Special Correspondent, Host, "The NFL Today"How to watch "Face the Nation"Date: Sunday, February 7, 2021TV: "Face the Nation" airs Sunday mornings on CBS. Click here for your local listingsRadio: Subscribe to "Face the Nation" from CBS Radio News to listen on-the-goFree online stream: Watch the show on CBS' streaming network CBSN at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. With the latest news and analysis from Washington, don't miss Margaret Brennan (@margbrennan) this Sunday on "Face the Nation" (@FaceTheNation). And for the latest from America's premier public affairs program, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

CBS Sports' James Brown on Super Bowl LV matchup, hosting for record tenth time CBS News special correspondent and "The NFL Today" host James Brown joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of Sunday's Super Bowl LV. Brown talks about his tenth year hosting, the highly anticipated matchup between quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes, and how unprecedented this NFL season has been because of the pandemic.

(AP Photo/Bill Wippert, File)CBS' James Brown knows what it is like to host Super Bowl pregame shows when the day transcended beyond the teams competing for a championship. Brown hosted Fox's pregame for the 2002 Super Bowl, which occurred nearly five months after 9/11. With the coronavirus pandemic still at the forefront, Brown realizes Sunday's “Super Bowl Today” show could offer the same opportunities, but in a different manner. This is a different kind of backdrop where many people have just been fatigued, given all of the challenges that we’ve had to endure during this time.”AdThis will be a record 10th Super Bowl pregame hosted by Brown and his sixth for CBS. He became the pregame host for Fox in 1994 when they outbid CBS for the rights to the NFC package.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Chiefs and Buccaneers to face off in Super Bowl LV CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming Super Bowl LV showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and other headlines from the sports world.

(AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)Jim Nantz and Tony Romo were inseparable when CBS broadcast the Super Bowl two years ago. Keeping announcers separated until game day has been CBS' protocol this season. “Super Bowl Today” pregame host James Brown and CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus won’t get there until Thursday, while sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson arrives Friday. CBS isn't the only network that has modified its Super Bowl week plans. ESPN and NFL Network usually begin coverage from where the big game is held the Sunday before and when the teams usually arrive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs to square off in Super Bowl LV The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in the 2021 Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Tuesday marks one year since the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joined CBSN to discuss the latest in the sports world.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs to square off in Super Bowl LV The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off in the 2021 Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Tuesday marks one year since the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven others. CBS News special correspondent James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest in the sports world.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: NFL playoffs heat up The road to the Super Bowl has had some surprises this time around! James Brown, CBS News special correspondent and host of "The NFL Today" spoke with Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers on CBSN about the upsets and the teams to watch. They also dive into last night's College Football Championship game and the story of a college basketball player who survived cancer and ended his season with an amazing play.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: NFL heads into playoffs; Steph Curry's fire shots return In this week's edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback, CBS News special correspondent James Brown joins CBSN to discuss the latest headlines in sports, including Steph Curry scoring more than 60 points in a single game and the NFL entering playoffs.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Remembering lives lost in the sports world in 2020 Fans around the world mourned the loss of some of the greats of the sports world in 2020. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to talk about the lives lost and the special connection he shared with one of them.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: NFL teams compete for playoff spots The Buffalo Bills clinch their first AFC East title in 25 years, as the Steelers' loss to the Bengals opened the door for the Bills to climb to No. 2 seed in AFC. Sports fans across the country mourn the loss of NFL Hall of Famer Keven Greene. And Tara VanDerveer surpasses Pat Summitt's record for most wins for a Division I Women's Basketball coach. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joins CBSN to break down those sports headlines and more.

Tuesday Morning Quarterback: Ravens stun Browns to survive wild ending; Cleveland Indians to change name Monday night's football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns has been hailed by some as the game of the year. Also, the Cleveland Indians will change their name, and the Texas Rangers lost a member of their ownership group, country music superstar Charley Pride. CBS News special correspondent James Brown, who is also the host of "The NFL Today" and "Inside the NFL," joined CBSN to break down those sports headlines and more.

The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. A man confessed to trying to rape a woman who was jogging Sunday at Larry and Penny Thompson Park in Southwest Miami-Dade County, police say. James Brown, 53, followed the 33-year-old victim on his bike and then threw her into some bushes where he tried to take off her clothes, according to an arrest report. Two people heard the womans screams for help and rushed over. Detectives say Brown, who is homeless, confessed to the crime. He appeared in court Monday on attempted sexual battery charges.

Mason Wilkes, 4, of South Carolina, poses for his father in a Black Panther costume, in front of a painting during a Chadwick Boseman Tribute on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, in Anderson, S.C. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

FILE - This July 21, 2014 file photo shows actor Chadwick Boseman posing for a portrait in New York. Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. (Photo by Dan Hallman/Invision/AP, File)ANDERSON, S.C. Actor Chadwick Boseman will be mourned, honored and celebrated Thursday in his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina, where he gave residents a deep sense of pride, event organizers said. Boseman, known for his role in Black Panther and many other films, died last Friday of colon cancer.

Former athletes have a pipeline to advance into sports media as commentators, and many popular shows feature a Black man or woman as a host. Instead, it turned into a forum for players to express their feelings about racial and social issues after practice was canceled. Brown added that athletes who speak out need to be articulate, informed and mindful that their words have staying power. For Rose, the era of athletes sticking to sports is over in part because President Donald Trump hasnt been shy about criticizing NBA and NFL players who disagree with him. If hes acknowledging NFL players who are kneeling and he says, They deserve to be fired, that now becomes a sports topic.

Brown's union with Hynie has long been the center of the evolving legal troubles following his death at the age of 73 on Christmas Day 2006. But years of drug problems and financial mismanagement caused his estate to dwindle. Henry McMaster who, as South Carolinas attorney general, stepped in to facilitate a 2009 settlement after Browns estate had been floundering in court for years. The justices ruled again in the case two years later, ordering all estate proceedings halted pending further evaluation by a lower court. The ongoing litigation since Browns passing has thwarted his expressed wish that his estate be used for educational purposes ... a point we find both extraordinary and lamentable, the court wrote.

Defending DJ "48 Hours" goes inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports.

London -- A climate change protester climbed on top of a British Airways plane at London City Airport on Thursday as part of the latest in a series of demonstrations that have seen major roads and bridges blocked in the British capital for the past four days. Parolympian James Brown climbed on top of a plane to protest climate change at London City Airport on November 10, 2019. This is all about the climate and ecological crisis," protester James Brown said from on top of the airplane. Outside London City Airport. One protester made it on board a British Airways flight and forced it to return to the terminal Thursday, while dozens more blocked an entrance to the airport.

Lorenzen Wright: No Defense An NBA star and Memphis hero is gunned down and dumped in the woods. Who killed Lorenzen Wright? CBS News special correspondent James Brown has the very latest on a surprise development in one of the city's biggest murder cases.

Defending DJ "48 Hours" goes inside a family’s mission to restore their son’s reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports.

Simpson: Endgame CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports on the trial that changed America, and what's ahead for O.J. Simpson in a "48 Hours" special.

CBSN's Josh Elliot talks about Muhammad Ali's legacy with Dr. Todd Boyd, a professor at USC and expert on race and pop culture, and CBS News special correspondent James Brown.

After Muhammad Ali's death, many of sporting world's iconic athletes expressed their thoughts on the legendary boxer. Michael Jordan, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods and Derek Jeter all said he was "The Greatest." CBS News special correspondent James Brown joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss why Ali transcended beyond the sports industry.

Peyton Manning gave an emotional goodbye during a press conference announcing his retirement from the NFL. Manning retires with multiple NFL records, but also amid several off-the-field controversies. The NFL Today Host James Brown joins CBSN to discuss.

Donald Trump has released TV ads critical of Marco Rubio in a bid to win the Florida primary next week; James Brown, CBS News special correspondent and host of "NFL Today," discusses the 18-year career of Peyton Manning.

James Brown, CBS News special correspondent and host of "NFL Today," discusses the 18-year career of Peyton Manning. Manning is going out on top after the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl; but his final year was marred by some controversy.

The matchup for Super Bowl 50 sets the stage for an epic contest between quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Cam Newton. Manning of the Denver Broncos is now the oldest quarterback to take a team to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, this will be the first Super Bowl for Newton of the Carolina Panthers. “The NFL Today” host James Brown joins “CBS This Morning” from Denver to preview the upcoming Super Bowl.

The United States Tennis Association is working to make the sport more diverse. It recently hired its first African-American president and its first head of player development. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports.

Before Bishop Donald Hilliard opened his church in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the city's downtown was full of liquor stores and abandoned buildings. Through tireless work Hilliard has managed to help the city and its people find a path to success. CBS News special correspondent James Brown reports.

Steve Harvey: "Funny crosses a lot of color barriers" In this preview of a profile to be broadcast on "Sunday Morning," comedian Steve Harvey talks to correspondent James Brown about his comic gift and translating it to his hosting duties for "Family Feud."

Phil Ivey denies cheating casinos out of more than $20M Arguably the world’s best poker player, Ivey defends his reputation in an interview with James Brown on 60 Minutes Sports on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME.

Ravens owner’s text messages to Ray Rice: What do they mean? CBS Sports’ James Brown reports on his conversations with Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti about domestic violence scandal rocking his team.

Is Ray Rice’s suspension for domestic abuse too short? Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been suspended for the first two games of the season after being charged with aggravated assault; but the charge will be dropped if he completes counseling. The Ravens and NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell are taking some heat for what some consider a relatively light suspension. CBS News special correspondent James Brown discusses the suspension with Scott Pelley.

"Guardians of the Galaxy" stars hit the red carpet Marvel-ous characters make up the latest movie superhero team, and the story of James Brown heads to the big screen. CBS News' Suzanne Marques has all the latest entertainment news.