Supreme Court turns away appeal from Black Lives Matter activist
The Supreme Court said Monday it would not hear a case involving Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson, who was sued by a Baton Route police officer after a 2016 protest.
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Jurors deadlock in Breonna Taylor case
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case against a former police officer charged in connection with the death of Breonna Taylor. Brett Hankison faced two federal civil rights charges in the case. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest from Louisville, Kentucky.
Mistrial declared in Breonna Taylor case
A judge declared a mistrial Thursday in the case of former Louisville police detective Brett Hankison, who was part of the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor in 2020. CBS News correspondent Roxana Saberi has the latest.
Spilt verdict in Elijah McClain death trial
A Colorado jury has delivered a split verdict over the 2019 death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain days after a police encounter in which he was placed in a chokehold before paramedics injected him with the sedative ketamine. Police officer Randy Roedema was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault, while Officer Jason Rosenblatt was acquitted. Criminal defense attorney Lexie Rigden joined CBS News to discuss the trial.
Derek Chauvin to request conviction review in George Floyd's murder
An attorney for the former Minneapolis police officer said they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review Chauvin's second-degree murder conviction.
10 years of the BLM movement
Black Lives Matter is renewing its calls to defund the police as the organization marks a major milestone. Activists founded the global movement 10 years ago this week after the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. DeRay Mckesson joined CBS News to talk about the movement. Mckesson is the co-founder and executive director of Campaign Zero, an organization that advances efforts supporting communities to redefine public safety in ways not involving police.
Hearing for former cops in Tyre Nichols case
The five former Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols are set to appear in court Friday. Each officer has pleaded not guilty. Body camera footage appears to show Nichols being beaten after he was pulled over for alleged reckless driving. He died three days later. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
What's changed since George Floyd's death
Thursday, May 25, marks three years since George Floyd was killed. His death beneath the knee of now-convicted officer Derek Chauvin ignited a worldwide social justice movement. Damon Hewitt, president and executive director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, joins CBS News to discuss what's changed since 2020.
George Floyd's uncle looks back 3 years later
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police stopped George Floyd and then-officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd's neck for more than 9 minutes, killing him. The incident, which was captured on cellphone video, sparked outrage and months of protests across the country and around the world. Floyd's uncle, Selwyn Jones, joined CBS News to talk about his nephew, three years after his death.
Subway chokehold death ruled a homicide
The death of a man reportedly put in a chokehold by another passenger on a New York City subway has been deemed a homicide. Police spoke with the 24-year-old Marine veteran witnesses say initiated the choke but he was not arrested. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Errol Barnett spoke with Greg Donaldson, an associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, about why the man was let go.
AP Black history class to get more changes, College Board says
Critics said the board bowed to political pressure in removing several topics from the course's framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life.
Texas gov. says he wants to pardon man who killed protester; victim's mother "sick to my stomach"
Daniel Perry was just convicted in the death of Garrett Foster, who was among those demonstrating in Austin during the Black Lives Matter protests.
Adidas won't challenge Black Lives Matter over trademark
Sportswear company previously claimed that BLM's three-stripe design too closely resembled its own iconic logo.
BLM co-founder on cousin's death in custody
The death of Keenan Anderson has sparked renewed calls for better policing and justice across the country. His encounter with police was captured on body camera footage that some may find disturbing. The video shows Los Angeles police officers arresting and then using a Taser on Anderson, who later died in a hospital after suffering cardiac arrest. His cousin Patrisse Cullors, who co-founded Black Lives Matter, joined CBS News to discuss the incident and similar ones.
LAPD faces scrutiny after death of Black man who was repeatedly shocked
The release of dramatic body-camera footage of the incident has sparked angry demands for greater accountability.
Kylah Spring on racist attack
A viral video captured a racist attack at the University of Kentucky last month, where a white student is seen appearing to assault a black student and repeatedly saying racial slurs. Only on "CBS Mornings," the victim, first-year student Kylah Spring, and her mom discuss the attack.
Wisconsin school board bans teachers from displaying pride flag
More than 13,000 people have signed an online petition opposing the Kettle Moraine policy.
Eye on America: Police shortage and more
We travel to Chicago to see how one police department is filling in the gaps by recruiting officers amid a shortage. And to California, we look at new ways to prevent wildfires. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Jayland Walker shooting sparks protests
Protesters in Akron, Ohio, are calling for investigations and reform after police body cam videos show eight officers shooting an unarmed 25-year-old, Jayland Walker. He died at the scene with more than 60 gunshot wounds. Elise Preston reports.
Middle school cannot be called Catholic after flying BLM, pride flags, bishop says
The bishop says the Nativity School in Worcester can no longer call itself Catholic after flying the Black Lives Matter and pride flags.
Outrage over death of Black man seen held in gas-filled police vehicle
A relative told local media that Brazilian Federal Highway Police trapped Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in their SUV with a tear gas bomb during "a torture session."
Minneapolis renames intersection to honor George Floyd
The renaming was followed by a candlelight vigil at a nearby ceremony.
Rally, vigil planned for 2nd anniversary of George Floyd's killing
The intersection of 38th and Chicago streets became known informally as George Floyd Square in the wake of his death.
Rodney King: 30 years later
Friday marks 30 years since four white Los Angeles police officers were acquitted in the beating of Rodney King -- an incident that was caught on videotape. The verdict sparked days of unrest. Francoise Hamlin, associate professor of History and Africana studies at Brown University, joins CBS News to talk about the case and how the conversation around policing has changed in the 30 years since.
Man who allegedly left nooses for BLM supporters charged with hate crimes
Kenneth Pilon, 61, allegedly left nooses with handwritten notes attached in Michigan stores and parking lots.
College protesters dig in as demonstrations against war grow
Protesters nationwide are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Tornadoes destroy homes in Nebraska as severe storms tear across Midwest
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Nebraska and a destructive storm moved from a largely rural area into the Omaha area.
Harvey Weinstein to appear in NY court next week
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges was overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
One mountain climber dead, another injured after thousand-foot fall
Another climbing party saw the pair fall and cared for the surviving climber until help arrived the next morning.
Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Fire still burning after freight train derailment
Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire have forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
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One mountain climber dead, another injured after thousand-foot fall
Another climbing party saw the pair fall and cared for the surviving climber until help arrived the next morning.
Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Fire still burning after freight train derailment
Authorities say a freight train derailment and fire have forced the closure of a key east-west interstate trucking route near the Arizona-New Mexico state line.
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Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.
Here's how much income it takes to be considered rich in your state
The income needed to join your state's top earners can vary considerably, from a low of $329,620 annually in West Virginia to $719,253 in Washington D.C.
Many Americans retire far earlier than expected — and not by choice
About 7 in 10 retirees stop working before they turned 65. For many of them, it was for reasons beyond their control.
This small U.S. town is considered the best place to retire. Here's why.
With a relatively low average monthly cost of living and a low crime rate, this little-known town has a lot to offer retirees according to one report.
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Republic First Bank closes, first FDIC-insured bank to fail in 2024
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem writes about killing her dog in new book
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem — a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump — is getting attention again.
Trump trial sees new witnesses to close out first week of testimony
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called two new witnesses to the stand on Friday, rounding out the first week of testimony.
Senators renew scrutiny of border officers searching Americans' phones
Border officers have broad authority to search travelers' electronic devices without a warrant or suspicion of a crime.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
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Pasteurization working to kill bird flu in milk, early FDA results find
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Plans for menthol cigarette ban delayed due to "immense" feedback
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Superbug from human eye drops outbreak spread to dogs
The discovery of drug-resistant bacteria in two dogs prompted a probe by the CDC and New Jersey health authorities.
"Vampire facials" at unlicensed spa infected 3 with HIV, CDC says
First known HIV cases from a nonsterile injection for cosmetic reasons highlights the risk of unlicensed providers.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
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Hamas is reviewing Israel cease-fire proposal
Hamas says it received the cease-fire proposal from Israel after a high-level Egyptian delegation wrapped up a visit to Israel.
Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 144
A Moscow court has detained another suspect as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall in March.
Russia attacks Ukrainian energy sector as Kyiv launches drones
Russia has launched a barrage of missiles against Ukraine directed at energy facilities.
Virginia EMT arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo allegedly found in luggage
The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.
U.S. loses $30 million Reaper drone in Yemen
A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper has crashed in Yemen. It may be the third $30 million drone shot down by the Houthis since November.
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Intimacy coordinators are on the rise on film and TV sets. Here's what they do.
Intimacy coordination is a relatively new and growing field with movie and television productions required to make a good-faith effort to hire one if needed on set.
Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with "$10 Cowboy."
Charley Crockett performs "Solitary Road"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "Solitary Road."
Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "America."
Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career
Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He's bringing laughs across the country with his "Be Funny" tour, and this week he's a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to talk about his journey to the stage.
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Breakthrough AI tech speeding up MRI scans
NYU Langone Health and Meta have developed a new type of MRI that dramatically reduces the time needed to complete scans through artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports.
FCC votes to restore net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt net neutrality regulations, a reversal from the policy adopted during former President Donald Trump's administration. Christopher Sprigman, a professor at the New York University School of Law, joins CBS News with more on the vote.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Don't just track your steps: 4 health points to monitor on your smartwatch
Are you using your smartwatch to the fullest? Here are 4 metrics doctors say can be useful to track beyond your daily step count.
Why the U.S. struggles to combat romance scams
Local and federal authorities face challenges in investigating and prosecuting romance scammers because the scammers are often based overseas. Jim Axelrod explains.
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Why bats are vital to the ecosystem
Bats have often been called scary and spooky but experts say they play an important role in our daily lives. CBS News' Danya Bacchus explains why the mammals are so vital to our ecosystem and the threats they're facing.
Doctor on lessons from Flint water crisis
Pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose work has spurred official action on the Flint water crisis, told CBS News that it's stunning that "we continue to use the bodies of our kids as detectors of environmental contamination." She discusses ways to support victims of the water crisis, the ongoing work of replacing the city's pipes and more in this extended interview.
Flint residents on 10 years of water crisis
Ten years ago, a water crisis began when Flint, Michigan, switched to the Flint River for its municipal water supply. The more corrosive water was not treated properly, allowing lead from pipes to leach into many homes. CBS News correspondent Ash-har Quraishi spoke with residents about what the past decade has been like.
Paving the way to a greener future
According to the University of California, Davis, residential energy use is responsible for 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. However, one company is helping residential buildings reduce their impact and putting carbon to use. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn shows how the process works.
Cicada noise in S.C. prompts calls to sheriff
Emerging cicadas are so loud in one South Carolina county that residents are calling the sheriff's office asking why they can hear a "noise in the air that sounds like a siren, or a whine, or a roar." CBS News' John Dickerson has details.
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Dramatic video shows K9 deputies arrest double murder suspect
Angel Gabriel Cuz-Choc was found hiding in a wooded area after his girlfriend and her 4-year-old daughter were found dead in Florida.
K-9 deputies arrest man accused in double murders
Dramatic bodycam footage shows the moment Florida deputies and K-9 dogs close in on a double murder suspect hiding in a thickly wooded area.
"48 Hours" looks into Kristen Trickle's death
A new "48 Hours" investigation is looking into the death of a Kansas woman after she was found dying from a gunshot wound in 2019. The coroner initially ruled Kristen Trickle's death a suicide, but the local prosecutor said evidence on the scene didn't add up. "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty has the story.
Romania court rules Andrew Tate's rape, human trafficking trial can start
A Bucharest court has ruled that a case against social media influencer Andrew Tate meets the required legal criteria and can go ahead, but there's no date set yet.
Killer buys sex doll with wife's life insurance payout
After Kristen Trickle died at her home in Kansas, her husband Colby Trickle received over $120,000 in life insurance benefits and spent nearly $2,000 on a sex doll supposedly to help him sleep.
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Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally ready for crew flights
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's safety culture.
Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s finally heading to space
In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's Astronaut Corps. But he ultimately never made it to space.
Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surface of Mars
The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.
Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese space station
The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.
Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first time in 5 months
In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
When Tiffiney Crawford was found dead inside her van, authorities believed she might have taken her own life. But could she shoot herself twice in the head with her non-dominant hand?
CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
We look back at the life and career of the longtime host of "Sunday Morning," and "one of the most enduring and most endearing" people in broadcasting.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
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Eye on America: Revisiting the Tulsa Massacre
In Oklahoma, Nate Burleson shares his family’s personal connection to one of America’s darkest chapters. Then in Texas, we tour the renowned Kinsey Collection, the largest private holding of African American art and artifacts. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
The Uplift: An angel officer
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Charley Crockett performs "$10 Cowboy"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. With the title track from his new album, here is Charley Crockett with "$10 Cowboy."
Charley Crockett performs "America"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "America."
Charley Crockett performs "Solitary Road"
A descendent of American folk hero Davey Crockett, Charley Crockett was raised in a Texas trailer park. He bought his first guitar in a pawn shop and taught himself how to play it. In 2015, he started releasing records independently. Fourteen albums later, Crockett has established himself as one of the leaders in traditional country music's revival. From his new album "$10 Cowboy," here is Charley Crockett with "Solitary Road."