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After spending years behind bars for crimes they didn't commit, some men and women who have been wrongfully convicted have received their freedom. But as Erin Moriarty points out, for many, justice falls short.
The bestselling author of legal thrillers has co-written a work of non-fiction: "Framed," a collection of stories about people wrongfully convicted of crimes, and the fight to exonerate them.
Ten correctional officers have been charged in connection with a January attack on inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women.
Inmates in Mississippi prisons have accused the food of being rotten, spoiled and sometimes covered in animal or insect feces.
Nine activists and legal experts tell CBS News how Chauvin's verdict could or could not impact America's police reform.
The district attorney dismissed 914 past cases under its new policy, along with 5,080 cases for loitering for the purpose of prostitution.
"It's really important to get those things off the rap sheet as soon as possible," said Karen Kane, who works in the office responsible for sorting through the tens of thousands of convictions eligible for expungement.
"There is no place today for the death penalty in this commonwealth, in the South, or in this nation," Governor Ralph Northam said before signing the legislation.
"All they did was change the name," said the sister of Layleen Xtravaganza Polanco, a 27-year-old woman who died in solitary confinement in Rikers Island jail.
The bill would force death row inmates to choose between the electric chair and firing squad rather than delay their executions until lethal injection drugs become available.
"The toilet and water had been off for 24 hours. The sinks are dirty. It's just nasty. It's just not right — it's like we're not even human," one inmate told CBS News.
Rooks, who is replacing Van Jones as founding CEO, will begin his new role on March 1.
Three prison guards at a New Jersey women's prison have been charged in connection with a violent attack on inmates last month, the state's attorney general announced Thursday.
The Harris County Jail in Houston is currently at 97% capacity, a number that officials believe puts both staff and inmates at risk.
The vaccinations will be offered to prison healthcare workers and inmates aged 75 and older.
The attorneys for Dustin John Higgs said they were notified of the positive COVID-19 test on Thursday.
Fate Winslow is now with his family, and ready "to enjoy his life."
Branch's program, Love Letters, donates stationery and stamps to inmates so they can write to their families.
Throughout the pandemic, many of the nation's prisons have emerged as hotspots for the virus.
Ashley Diamon is suing the Georgia Department of Corrections for failing to protect her from sexual assault.
The watchdog said Oakdale officials did not isolate nearly 100 asymptomatic inmates who tested positive for the virus, permitting them to continue using showers, telephones and other common areas on a staggered schedule.
"Just like no two people are the same, no two crimes are the same and they shouldn't be treated as such," Asya Branch told CBS News.
Nearly 40% of inmates housed at the Elmira Correctional Facility have tested positive for coronavirus.
As of Tuesday, facilities across the state had at least 1,055 active cases, with 1,993 inmates in quarantine.
Advocates say the price of using telephones behind bars could mean cutting off communication with loved ones who serve as support systems and aid with rehabilitation.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
Among the 757 reports received, 4% had unusual descriptions, like "green fireball" or "a jelly fish with [multicolored] flashing lights."
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
The driver told Phoenix police he ended up in the pool after he accidentally stepped on the gas too hard.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Here's how to get a free holiday-themed reusable red cup and what else there is to know about the event.
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.
Kennedy has a long record of criticizing vaccines, including spreading misleading claims about their safety.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency said it is already recruiting people to work on the new initiative to cut federal spending.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
As the weather cools down, dating heats up — but here's why a "slowmance" might be worth a try this cuffing season.
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the health risks tied to this surge.
Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.
Air pollution choking New Delhi has ground outdoor work to a halt and disrupted air travel in the Indian capital.
The Russian planes were "not adhering to international norms" when Italian and Norwegian NATO jets were mobilized.
India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.
South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.
Billy Bob Thornton stars in "Landman," a series crafted specifically for him by Taylor Sheridan.
In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.
Jaleel White joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss his new book "Growing Up Urkel" and talks about life after his role as the beloved character Steve Urkel.
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2002 when Perdue Farms chairman Jim Perdue stepped out of his office to work alongside his employees.
Oscar-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new role in "Landman," the latest Paramount Plus series from "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, a man tasked with managing land and people in the oil-rich landscapes of West Texas.
In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."
On Wednesday, a judge allowed a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit to move forward that accuses Meta of creating an illegal monopoly with Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains.
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.
The Guardian says benefits of being on Elon Musk's social media platform X are outweighed by its "often disturbing content."
Amazon rolls out a new shopping service, dubbed Amazon Haul, that sells items for $20 or less.
Scientists say they've discovered a "mega coral" three times bigger than the previous record holder - so huge they initially thought it was a shipwreck.
Seal-shaped boards decked with bright horizontal lights were less likely to be attacked by great white sharks, researchers found.
Oil and natural gas companies will have to pay a federal fee if they emit methane above certain levels under a rule being finalized by the Biden administration that incoming Trump officials are likely to reverse.
1970s-era U.S. spy satellite imagery has led archeologists to what they believe is the site of a seventh-century battle that was decisive in the spread of Islam in the region.
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would nominate former Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins to discuss the move.
Authorities suspect they've found the remains of 10 to 20 human skulls on a property in southeastern New Mexico.
The FBI is reportedly investigating burglaries at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. The string of burglaries happened early last month while neither of them were home. At least $20,000 in cash was taken from Kelce's home. Neither one has addressed the burglaries publicly.
Germán Reyes was arrested on charges of homicide for the killing of Alejandro Arcos just a week after he took office as mayor, officials said.
A judge denied bail for Kouri Richins a second time on Tuesday, ordering the Utah mom to remain in jail until she goes on trial for allegedly fatally poisoning her husband in 2022.
A judge on Tuesday sentenced former Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media. The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to six counts of violating the Espionage Act in March. CBS News Justice Department reporter Robert Legare has more.
Medical issues aside, the astronauts described a water leak in June that triggered a blizzard in the International Space Station's airlock.
With an Election Day docking, the cargo ship delivered 3 tons of supplies and equipment, including an unusual wooden satellite.
Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.
A Chinese spacecraft carrying a three-person crew, including the country's first female space engineer, has successfully docked with China's orbiting space station. The launch comes as Beijing works to expand its space exploration and put a person on the moon by 2030.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum for secretary of the interior. Trump made the announcement while speaking at a gala for the American First Policy Institute held at Mar-a-Lago.
The U.S.-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch released a 154-page report accusing Israel of atrocities against Palestinians. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer reports on that and Merissa Khurma, the Middle East program director at the Wilson Center, joins "The Daily Report" to break down how President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks could impact Middle East policy.
The satirical site The Onion has purchased Infowars, the media platform owned by conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. The Onion in its purchase received the support of Sandy Hook families who won over $1.4 billion in a defamation judgment against Jones in 2022. A court had ruled that Jones' assets, including the media company, had to be sold to compensate the families. Lilia Luciano reports.
Emergency contraceptive purchases spiked in the days following the 2024 Election, according to CBS News Confirmed data. Planned Parenthood also reported a 760% increase in IUD appointments since Nov. 6. Gynecologist Dr. Jessica Shepherd joins "The Daily Report" to discuss what to know about morning-after pills and what reproductive health questions people should ask their doctors.
The West Bank has seen escalating violence since Oct. 7, with Israeli soldiers pursuing militants in residential areas and Jewish settlers mounting attacks on Palestinians in land grabs. Elizabeth Palmer looks at what President-elect Donald Trump's election victory and his selection of Mike Huckabee for U.S. ambassador to Israel could mean for the West Bank's future.