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More than three decades after she and her boyfriend were wrongly convicted in the death of her four-year-old great-niece, an unusual partnership of prosecutors and defense attorneys brought about what the now-74-year-old Watkins has long prayed for: exoneration.
In 1988 Joyce Watkins and her boyfriend, Charlie Dunn, were wrongfully convicted of a terrible crime: the murder of Watkins' 4-year-old great-niece, Brandi. Although the assistant medical examiner had made a critical mistake in their report, Watkins and Dunn's appeals were all denied. Now, more than three decades later, an unusual partnership of prosecutors and defense attorneys has brought about what the 74-year-old Watkins has long prayed for: exoneration. CBS News' Erin Moriarty reports.
The police shooting death of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is bringing renewed attention to police de-escalation policies and tactics. Adriana Diaz has more.
Grand Rapids police say they won't identify the officer unless he's named as a suspect. Protesters demanding his arrest hit the city's streets for the second straight night.
A police chief in Michigan has released an officer's bodycam video in the wake of a fatal encounter earlier this month. Protesters say that video and others taken by bystanders show the officer used excessive force against 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya. Adriana Diaz reports.
Lyoya was shot in the head during a struggle in which he and the officer appeared to be fighting over the officer's Taser.
Melissa Lucio, a mother of 14 who was convicted of her toddler's death, is set to be executed April 27. Her children say it was an accident, and nearly half of her state's lawmakers want the execution to be stopped. Lilia Luciano reports.
Minnesota prosecutors announced that no criminal charges will be filed in the death of Amir Locke, a 22-year-old who was shot and killed by a SWAT team during a no-knock raid in February. Jericka Duncan has more.
Black former Google employees have filed a suit with the Northern California district court alleging that the company operated discriminatory practices against them. Lilia Luciano talks to two complainants about their experiences
A former Louisville police officer linked to the killing of Breonna Taylor has been found not guilty of endangering the lives of others. Jericka Duncan reports.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is set to reopen next month after being ravaged by a fire more than five years ago. "60 Minutes" correspondent Bill Whitaker got a rare first look inside the rebuilt cathedral and spoke with Philippe Jost, the man who brought it back to life.
Hannah Kobayashi, 30, was travelling from Hawaii to New York City for a new job earlier this month but she vanished during a layover in Los Angeles, her family says. As they searched for Kobayashi, the family suffered another tragedy. Andres Gutierrez has more.
This Thanksgiving, CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell introduces us to a family who is spending their holiday giving thanks to not only their family, but the special place they call home.
A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio.
In an exclusive interview, Anne and Janet Wojcicki share how their family is working to raise awareness and fund research following Susan Wojcicki's death from lung cancer.
In an exclusive interview with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses the challenges of losing family, recent company changes, and her vision for the company's future.
Latinos played a key role in delivering President-elect Donald Trump an election victory earlier in November. Geraldo Cadava, professor of history and Latina and Latino studies for Northwestern University, joins "America Decides" to share his perspective on what drove many of these voters toward Trump.
New England Patriots star Marcus Jones has become an NFL record-breaker. But in the off-season, he channels his creativity as a part-time recording artist.
Actor Danielle Pinnock joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about her role in the hit CBS comedy "Ghosts," where she plays a spirited 1920s jazz singer with plenty of sass.
From Emmy wins to Oscar nods, Colman Domingo reflects on his career and dives into his latest role in Netflix's "The Madness."
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sanford G. Roy was one of several airmen aboard a plane shot down over Germany in April 1944.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
Stocks posted solid gains on Black Friday as Wall Street posted its best monthly performance of the year.
Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.
The organic eggs, sold in packages of two dozen, were sold in 25 Costco stores across several states. Here's what to know.
Black Friday is a major shopping day for the nation's retailers. Here's what's happening with the stock market and USPS.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose tariffs on Canadian products, he would be raising prices and hurting American businesses.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
As Donald Trump's second term approaches, Republicans have cited inflated figures on noncitizens with criminal records.
The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.
The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says fluoride can cause health problems and wants it removed from our drinking water. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, has more on the risks and benefits that come with fluoride.
The man's attorneys said the punitive and compensatory damages total the largest amount to ever be awarded by a jury in a medical malpractice case in the U.S.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on this threat to impose tariffs on Canadian products, he would be raising prices and hurting American businesses.
The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following the fall of the Berlin Wall.
The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.
The bodies of two girls and a 50-year-old woman were taken to a hospital where a doctor confirmed that they died from suffocation.
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Julien Arnold, 60, was playing the roles of Marley and Mr. Fezziwig in "A Christmas Carol" when he experienced a medical emergency.
Adriana Diaz is turning 40. To help her celebrate, "CBS Mornings" surprised her with an appearance from award-winning singer-songwriter Ben Abraham and cake from her family.
Watching videos on your phone is second nature now but it wasn't always like that. Back on this day in 2005, Anthony Mason reported on this new trend.
Violinist Tyler Carson is known professionally as the "Fiddler on the Rock," for his performances from the famous Red Rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Natalie Morales spoke with Carson about how an unexpected turn in his life drew him to the inspiring and spiritual landscape of beauty, hope and healing.
The performances will take place Feb. 9 at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans before the NFL's championship matchup and halftime show featuring rap megastar Kendrick Lamar.
Canada's Competition Bureau says that an investigation found the company "unlawfully" tied together its ad tech tools to maintain its dominant market position.
The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.
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.
Australia's full legislature has now passed a bill that will soon ban children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms.
British phone company Virgin Media O2 has developed an AI-generated grandmother to talk to scammers all day and waste their time so you don't have to. CBS News Confirmed executive producer Melissa Mahtani has more on the "grandma" and how you can protect yourself from phone scams.
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
Negotiators are far apart as the United Nations tries to work out the world's first treaty to curb plastic pollution. Issues creating roadblocks include limiting new manufacturing of plastic and the potential phasing out of some chemicals. For more on the talks, CBS News was joined by Erin Simon, vice president and head of plastic waste and business for the World Wildlife Fund in the U.S.
Forensic pathologists hope advanced DNA testing technology will enable them to attach names to all the unidentified people at the Honolulu Medical Examiner's Office.
At the Johnson Space Food Systems Laboratory in Houston, NASA scientists develop dishes – freeze-dried, heat-stabilized, or irradiated – to serve on the International Space Station. Correspondent David Pogue checks out what's on the menu in Earth orbit.
This winter, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted above-average temperatures throughout the U.S. because of a "slowly developing" La Niña pattern. CBS News Sacramento meteorologist Tracy Humphrey reports on the changing winter conditions.
On Thanksgiving Eve in 2020, an expectant mother was found dead inside her burning Illinois home. It was not immediately clear what caused her death. She had been involved with a firefighter – someone trained to save lives. Could he have set a fire to cover her murder? "48 Hours" contributor Nikki Battiste reports for this week's "48 Hours."
The victim's captor allegedly changed the girl's name, kept her out of sight and out of school.
When Melissa Lamesch is found dead at home in Mt. Morris, Illinois, on the day before Thanksgiving, authorities zero in on Matthew Plote, a man trained to save lives, not take them.
Colin Brown, 16, was hit by a bullet while being driven home in his father's car after playing a hockey game.
Police have called James Craig's alleged plot to kill Angela Craig a "heinous, complex and calculated murder."
The Sombrero galaxy, named for its resemblance to the Mexican hat, is about 30 million light-years from Earth.
Marc and Sharon Hagle, both making their second space flight, were among the passengers for the NS-28 mission.
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.
President-elect Donald Trump attended SpaceX's sixth flight test of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with CEO Elon Musk. The burgeoning friendship between the two men played a key role in Trump's reelection, with Musk now set to run a government efficiency agency in the coming months. CBS News political reporter Jake Rosen and Politico aviation reporter Oriana Pawlyk join "America Decides" with more.
President-elect Donald Trump was on hand with Elon Musk for the sixth test flight of SpaceX's huge Super Heavy-Starship rocket.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
A look at the evidence in "The Dexter Killer" case; plus, newly revealed letters from the man police say wanted to be like fictional serial killer Dexter Morgan.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
The Chicago Bears say they've fired their head coach Matt Eberflus less than 24 hours after a brutal loss to the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The Lions currently hold the best record in the NFL. Brooks Kubena, an NFL staff writer from The Athletic, joins CBS News 24/7 with more on Week 13 of the NFL season.
President-elect Donald Trump has met his goal of making most of his Cabinet picks for his second administration by Thanksgiving. Republican strategist Leslie Sanchez and Democratic strategist Joel Payne discuss Trump's strategy, what to anticipate in the next four years and more.
Adam Davis, managing director for Wells Fargo Retail Finance, joined CBS News to talk about whether Black Friday or Cyber Monday has the better buys and offer up some other tips for stretching your dollar during the holidays.
Hamas has claimed responsibility for an attack by a gunman on a bus near an Israeli settlement in the West Bank Friday. At least eight people were injured and the attacker was shot dead by Israeli troops. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has the latest details.
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada drew a critique from President Biden on Thursday, with Biden saying in part, "We're surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, and two allies, Mexico and Canada. The last thing we need to do is begin to screw up those relationships." CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has more on that, the president-elect's call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and some of the other top political news of the day.