Was the fatal shooting of a college football player justified?
"48 Hours" goes inside a family's mission to restore their student-athlete son's reputation seven years after he was fatally shot by a police officer
Justice for All
"Justice for All" explores fury over racism and police brutality
Gayle King anchors a one-hour primetime special as protests grip the nation following the death of George Floyd.
Biden says there's "absolutely" systemic racism in law enforcement and beyond
Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden sat down with "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell for CBS News' primetime special "Justice for All."
21 years after her son's death, Amadou Diallo's mom hopes for change
"As the mother of Amadou Diallo, having to suffer my loss on February 4, 1999, my wound was open again," Kadiatou Diallo told "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King.
Christian Cooper speaks out after viral encounter with dog-walker
"She basically ... pulled the pin on the race grenade and tried to lob it at me," he said.
Can the government fix policing in America?
President Trump was able to marshal support from both political parties to pass criminal justice reform in 2018, but he also unwound policies former President Obama put in place to monitor police departments accused of using excessive force or violating civil rights. In the wake of George Floyd's death, congressional Democrats have proposed ambitious new plans for police reform, but Republicans may be looking for different changes.
Mom of man killed by cop in 2010 heartbroken that "nothing has changed"
Danroy "DJ" Henry was fatally shot by officer Aaron Hess in New York in 2010.
Profile of a protester: Genesis Hart
Genesis Hart has been marching through the streets of New York City nearly every day since George Floyd’s death. The 24-year-old has suffered a minor head injury and also risked arrest to protest police brutality, and keep the movement alive.
Can you train bias out of police departments?
Can you train bias out of our police departments? Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and Terence Monahan, Chief of Department of the NYPD, discuss how to stop police brutality against black people. Social Psychologist Phillip Atiba Goff, who conducted anti-bias training programs for the Minneapolis Police Department, talks about the need to eradicate the culture of violence that he says is poisoning the nation’s police departments.
Best-selling scholars on race in America
The events in Minneapolis and the protests that followed have sparked some very difficult conversations about race. We turned to two leading scholars and best-selling authors who have written extensively about race in America: Ibram X. Kendi, of Boston University, and Robin DiAngelo, from the University of Washington in Seattle.
CBS News Special: "Justice for All"
As protests continue to grip the nation following the death of George Floyd, "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King anchors "Justice for All," a one-hour primetime special that explores how this tragic confrontation ignited a movement demanding an end to the painful history of systemic racism and brutality in police departments across the country. Correction: Robin DiAngelo is an Affiliate Associate Professor at the University of Washington in Seattle. Please note: This is a revised version of the program that aired on 6/9/20.
Amadou Diallo's mom: "Every mother heard" George Floyd's last words
Kadiatou Diallo became an activist in the years since Amadou's death, working to improve relations between police and the community.
Christian Cooper on his day in the park
In "Justice for All," CBS News' upcoming special on the state of policing in America, Christian Cooper tells Gayle King his choice to film Amy Cooper calling the police "had nothing to do with race." Nevertheless, Cooper says her call to police tapped into a long history of racial bias in America.
Biden speaks on conditions for federal aid to police
The interview with former Vice President Joe Biden is a part of the CBS News "Justice for All" special airing 10 p.m. Tuesday on CBS.
Preview: "Justice for All," a CBS News special
CBS News digs deep into our history to shine a light on what's happening today and what we can all do to build from this moment. Watch "Justice for All" on Tuesday, June 9 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS and CBSN.
Crime
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Utah law to protect child influencers
Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Case of stepson allegedly held captive
A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.
Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
Survivors give victims a voice at murder trial
"48 Hours" correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti speaks to one of seven Jane Does who testified at the trial of David Pearce, the Los Angeles man charged with murder in the overdose deaths of friends Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales in 2021.
NYC woman says burglars tied her up while her kids were home
An NYC woman says burglars forced their way into her Queens home, tied her up and stole her jewelry and other expensive items.
Nuclear DNA testing at issue in Gilgo Beach murder case
The Gilgo Beach murder case is moving toward trial, but Rex Heuermann's attorneys are challenging something called nuclear DNA testing.
How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer
The mother of murdered model Christy Giles pleads for others to share their locations. She says the technology helped police catch David Pearce, who murdered Giles and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales.
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Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
New Mexico GOP says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"
The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Sen. Warner says Trump's approach to Greenland is part of "a crazy foreign policy"
Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."
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The buzz over annoying corporate buzzwords
Faith Salie shares a "disruptive action item" for business buzzword users to "on-board" (that is, if you don't want to be "smartsized" out of a job).
A bad bet? The dangers of sports gambling addiction
Nearly $150 billion in online wagers were placed last year alone. With one in five problem gamblers attempting suicide, experts say the ease of access and number of betting opportunities on one's phone represent a growing public health crisis.
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Protesters rally at Tesla showrooms in U.S., Europe to protest Elon Musk
Protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles in opposition to Elon Musk's role in DOGE.
Trump's changes to the Social Security Administration have many seniors alarmed
The average wait time for Social Security calls has doubled in the last six months to 104 minutes.
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Trump says he's looking for ways to serve a third term as president
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Elon Musk gives out $1M to Wisconsin voters after unsuccessful legal challenge
Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters.
New Mexico GOP says headquarters was targeted in "deliberate act of arson"
The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 30, 2025
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, UAW president Shawn Fain and Sen. Mark Warner join Margaret Brennan.
Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.
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Fighting STDs on Indian reservations
Syphilis rates in the U.S. rose to a 70-year high in 2022, and tripled in the Navajo Nation from 2019-2022. Dr. Celine Gounder takes a look at a program to help fight STDs on Indian reservations in the Southeast.
How the arts can create healthier communities
According to thousands of studies, researchers have determined that involvement in the arts can improve public health and promote healing from illness, as well as protect against such problems as cognitive decline, heart disease, anxiety and depression. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Broadway director Lear deBessonet, the force behind Arts For EveryBody, a national public health movement whose mission is to connect more people to the arts and create healthier communities.
FDA's top vaccine official forced out, decries RFK Jr.'s "misinformation and lies"
A Department of Health and Human Services official delivered an ultimatum to Dr. Peter Marks: either resign or be fired.
RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say
Much of the federal government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates have been run through the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy.
Utah becomes first state to ban adding fluoride to public water systems
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed a bill banning fluoride from public water supplies. The ban will take effect in May.
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Bodies of Red Crescent medics found after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances
At least 14 bodies have been recovered in southern Gaza, including the bodies of eight medics, a week after Israeli soldiers fired at ambulances.
Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.
Prince Harry accused in bullying campaign against chair of his charity
Prince Harry and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, abruptly resigned this week as patrons of Sentebale, the charity they established in honor of the late Princess Diana.
Earthquake strikes near Pacific island of Tonga, days after Myanmar quake
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday near Tonga, a nation of more than 170 islands in the South Pacific Ocean.
Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff
The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.
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Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute
She was arrested on Saturday at a home in Marina Del Rey for assault with a deadly weapon, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"
To young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world. Today, the two music superstars are friends and collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes in Angels?"
Extended interview: Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile
In this online exclusive, music superstars Sir Elton John and Brandi Carlile talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the songwriting process and the challenge of collaborating on their first joint album, "Who Believes In Angels?" They also discuss their friendship, their families, and John's belief that "art has to be painful sometimes."
Elton John, Brandi Carlile on their dream collaboration
Years ago, Elton John was a flicker of hope in a confusing world to young Brandi Carlile, a girl coming of age and struggling with her own sexuality. Today, the two music superstars are not only friends, but also collaborators, recording an album together, "Who Believes In Angels?" They talked with correspondent Tracy Smith about pushing each other artistically, and the 78-year-old John's emotional response to the album's closing track, "When This Old World Is Done With Me."
Technology
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Technology
Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was among the contacts listed in Waltz's Venmo account.
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.
Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
Several newspapers have sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using their stories to train artificial intelligence chatbots.
What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
The Senate Intelligence Committee heard testimony on Tuesday from key players involved in a group chat on the messaging app Signal, in which the U.S.'s highly sensitive plans to bomb Houthi targets in Yemen were discussed inadvertently with a journalist. President Trump said that his administration would investigate the government's use of Signal. CBS News contributor and former CIA official Andrew Boyd has more on what it is and how it's used.
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
Carbon capture chemically removes CO2 from the air, to store or recycle into products. But is this technology – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change?
Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
As a tool to address rising greenhouse gas emissions, carbon capture chemically removes carbon dioxide from the air, to store or recycle into products. The company behind a new plant to be opened this summer claims the facility will remove 500,000 tons of CO2 a year. But is this form of carbon capture – underwritten by the fossil fuel industry – an effective means to address climate change? Correspondent David Pogue looks at the technology behind this initiative, and the controversy it has raised.
Bones of mammoths butchered for their tusks unearthed by archaeologists
Remains of five mammoths were found archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences said Thursday in a news statement.
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday
Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.
New evidence about dark energy may be "cusp of a major discovery"
The new findings come from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), which sits on a telescope at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.
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Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
Utah law to protect child influencers
Utah is establishing legal protections for children who are social media influencers. This comes as cases of abuse emerge among parents with kids in the industry. Tiffany Li, a technology attorney, joins CBS News with more details.
Case of stepson allegedly held captive
A judge held a hearing in the case against a Connecticut woman accused of keeping her stepson captive for 20 years. This comes as the man's biological mother speaks out about the alleged abuse.
Second South Carolina inmate on death row chooses firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, who pleaded guilty to murder for killing a police officer in 2004, is scheduled to be executed April 11.
Lawyers say execution of morbidly obese inmate could be botched
Lawyers for convicted murderer Michael Tanzi say that his weight and health conditions could cause a lethal injection cocktail to fail.
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Space
First human space mission to orbit both poles
A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.
Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes after seconds after takeoff
The unmanned Spectrum rocket, an orbital rocket developed by German start-up Isar Aerospace, crashed and exploded 40 seconds after takeoff.
Mae Jemison on making history in space and inspiring change on Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, shares wisdom and encouragement with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King ahead of King's upcoming Blue Origin launch.
When, where to see the March partial solar eclipse
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the March 29, 2025, partial solar eclipse can check out a map from NASA.
William Shatner offers Gayle King advice before women-led space flight
William Shatner, who became the oldest person to travel to space at age 90, is offering encouragement and practical advice to Gayle King and the all-female crew launching April 14.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Husband pieces together wife's last movements to find out how she was killed
A look into a grieving husband Jan Cilliers' investigative work after his wife Christy Giles and her friend Hilda Marcela Cabrales died after a night out.
The Scott Peterson case: New evidence?
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
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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Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for a string of TV miniseries in the 1980s, including "Shogun," has died. He was 90.
First human space mission to orbit both poles
A crypto billionaire and three other novices are set to launch on a mission to orbit both the north and south poles. It will be the first human crewed mission to do so. Mark Strassmann reports.
Americans anxious about high prices
A new CBS News poll has found that 64% of Americans think President Trump has not focused enough on lowering prices. A majority think Mr. Trump has been too focused on tariffs. Taurean Small reports.
Signal controversy worries European allies
The fallout from the Trump administration's Signal scandal continues, with some European allies wondering if the U.S. can still be trusted with classified information. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Push to speed up L.A. wildfires recovery efforts
Some Los Angeles-area residents find themselves trapped in limbo three months after the wildfires, as recovery efforts are slow moving. Andrew Gutierrez has more.